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HereSelf 505 Summary Xenon is desperate and fearful as a mysterious woman holds his wife hostage, threatening her life and their unborn child unless he complies with their boss's demands. Despite his anger and helplessness, Xenon is forced to obey, watching his wife suffer from a fever and unconsciousness caused by a mysterious injection. After a tense period, her condition stabilizes but remains fragile. Returning to their country home, Xenon learns about Waylon and Ruby's tragic loss of their infant daughter six months earlier, who died during feeding.
Ruby's grief has left her mentally shattered, refusing to allow the child's burial, and the baby's body remains in the morgue. Xenon feels something is wrong, especially when he notices the deceased infant does not resemble any family member. Using the pretext of helping Ruby, Xenon gains entry into the Stone family's inner circle to investigate. He secretly arranges a paternity test on the deceased child and discovers she is not biologically related to the Stone family.
Shocked and confused, Xenon withholds this truth to avoid worsening Ruby's fragile mental state and focuses on protecting his wife's health. Faced with uncertainty and fear, Xenon decides to give the deceased child a proper burial to help Ruby heal and stop wasting public resources. He burns the paternity test results, keeping the secret to himself while grappling with the mystery of the real Stone family child's whereabouts and survival. The chapter ends with Xenon lost in doubt and anxiety, caught in a web of manipulation and hidden truths.
Continue Regular Chapter Reading Below Chapter 505: The Hidden Switch "What have you done to my wife?" Xenon's voice trembled with desperation, his eyes wild with fear and anger. He was on the verge of panic, yet with his wife firmly held by the mysterious woman, he dared not make any sudden moves. The helplessness gnawed at him bitterly, a silent torment he couldn't shake. If only I had managed to subdue her before the doctor arrived... things might have turned out so differently, he thought, a pang of regret tightening his chest. But deep down, Xenon knew the odds were never in his favor.
Not only was his daughter's life hanging in the balance, but as a frail scholar without combat skills, how could he possibly overpower a woman so clearly trained and dangerous? His glare burned with hatred, wishing he could rip her apart with nothing but his eyes. The woman, however, seemed entertained by his fury. A faint, mocking smile played on her lips. "Don't waste your breath on empty threats," she said coolly. "As long as you do exactly what our boss wants, I won't even stick around your house." Xenon's gaze hardened.
"What did you inject into my wife's body?" he demanded, ignoring her taunts. She shrugged lightly, amusement flickering in her eyes. "Nothing much-just a little something. If you handle our boss's business properly, your wife will be fine. Fail, and I can't promise she or your child will survive." Rage boiled inside Xenon, but he was powerless to act. He carefully carried his wife to their bedroom, noticing with alarm that her skin was flushed with fever. Panic threatened to overwhelm him.
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He wanted to call a doctor, but the woman insisted there was no cause for worry, assuring him his wife would recover soon. Trapped by threats and fear, Xenon had no choice but to comply. After what felt like an eternity, his wife's fever finally subsided, but she remained unconscious, her breathing shallow and fragile. There was no time to waste. Xenon gathered his wife and child and hurried back to their country home. Upon arrival, he learned that Waylon and his wife had given birth to a daughter six months earlier.
Tragically, the infant had suffocated while Ruby was feeding her, leaving Ruby devastated and mentally shattered. She refused to let anyone touch her daughter's body. Despite the child having been dead for half a year, the tiny body remained frozen in the morgue, the fees paid daily. Ruby's grief was so intense she wouldn't allow a burial. Xenon sensed something was off, but with Ruby's fragile mental state and Waylon's full attention on his wife, no one else dared intervene. Driven by curiosity and concern, Xenon decided to visit the little niece he had never met.
But when he laid eyes on the child's small, lifeless form, he felt an unsettling disconnect-the baby didn't resemble any Stone family member. He shared his suspicions with his wife, who, though awake, was still weak and fragile. She was fully aware she was being manipulated by the woman to pressure Xenon. "This is our Stone family's territory now," she whispered, her voice faint but resolute. "You can still use our influence to do whatever you need." Xenon understood immediately.
Using the excuse that Waylon needed help caring for Ruby, he requested entry into the family's inner circle to assist with family affairs. Waylon had long hoped Xenon would enter the business world to support him, so naturally, he welcomed the idea with relief. His plan was for Xenon to join the family corporation; the minor family matters were deemed unworthy of his involvement, mostly handled by the elders who were nearing retirement. Yet Xenon insisted on trying to manage the family's affairs first. If successful, he would move into the company; if not, it wouldn't cause any delays.
Exhausted both physically and emotionally, Waylon agreed to Xenon's proposal. Once inside the family, Xenon quietly contacted his uncle and arranged a secret paternity test for the little niece who had been lying in the morgue for six months. The test was conducted discreetly. When Xenon received the results, his heart sank. The report confirmed the child was not biologically related to the Stone family. He was stunned. This little niece was not his brother's daughter. So, where was their real child?
He had intended to confront Waylon and Ruby with the truth, but Ruby suffered another severe mental episode. Witnessing her anguish firsthand, Xenon dared not speak out. Without solid proof, revealing the secret could only worsen Ruby's fragile state. Besides, he still didn't fully understand the masked man's demands. His wife's health was deteriorating rapidly; saving her had to be his priority. "Let's bury the little niece properly," Xenon finally decided. "Keeping her like this only worsens Ruby's illness.
Besides, we're using public resources unnecessarily." He burned the paternity test in secret, choosing not to disclose the truth that the deceased child was not a Stone family member. If this baby wasn't theirs, then where was the Stone family's real child? Was she even alive? Confusion and doubt clouded Xenon's mind, leaving him lost in a maze of uncertainty and fear. Conclusion The chapter closes with Xenon engulfed in a whirlwind of despair and uncertainty, his heart heavy with the weight of secrets and unspoken truths.
His desperate attempts to protect his wife and uncover the hidden realities of the family reveal the fragile balance between hope and fear that governs his every move. The emotional turmoil he endures underscores the profound vulnerability that comes with love and loyalty, especially when shadowed by manipulation and deceit. Yet, amid the confusion and pain, Xenon's resolve quietly shines through. Though burdened by doubt and the unknown fate of the real child, he chooses compassion over confrontation, prioritizing his wife's fragile state and the family's fragile peace.
The fragile balance between hope and despair may soon tip, forcing Xenon to confront difficult choices that could change everything. Meanwhile, the mysterious woman's presence looms ominously, her cryptic threats and manipulations hinting at darker forces at play. As Xenon steps further into the family's inner circle, tensions are bound to rise, and loyalties will be questioned.
Cedella's storytelling style is immersive and addictive-perfect for fans of heated romances and heart-pounding twists.
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