Love is the Sunshine

Chapter 399 I'll Be Your Guardian Forever

Carla knew everything that was going on in Hua Group although she was staying at home, recovering

from her miscarriage.

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marry Carla. Too bad for Noah, this dream obviously could no longer come true.

He was now trapped in a tight corner and the only option left for him was to leave.

"Mom, can I talk to Noah first before the meeting?"

Carla stopped at the meeting room door and looked at Andrea.

As a reaction, Andrea glanced at her and said, "Alright. But don't take long, honey. I'll wait for you

inside."

She waited for Andrea to leave before going to Noah's office.

Upon seeing her, Noah's secretary nodded and stood up. She then walked to her boss' office door and

opened it for her.

Noah was bent over on his desk at that time while organizing some important files. He was getting his

materials ready for the meeting. Thinking that the person who came in was his secretary, he didn't look

up and just continued with what he was doing.

Carla on the other hand, was a bit surprised when she saw Noah. It had only been a month but a lot

had changed about him. He looked very haggard, stern even. He also looked extremely exhausted and

pale.

Still thinking that it was his secretary by the door, Noah lifted his head after a while and suddenly froze

upon seeing her.

Carla looked around the room before gazing at him. She had not stepped inside for a month.

"Carla, you're back."

Noah stared into her beautiful brown eyes. There was a kind of strange emotion on his face as he

gazed at her. It had only been a month since he separated from Carla but it felt like a century to him.

He knew that she had started living with the Hua family last month. However, he didn't expect Carla to

miscarry her baby.

He was supposed to be happy with the fact that Carla lost his rival's baby, but apparently, he was not.

Actually, he felt guilty, seeing her suffer.

Carla walked to the sofa and sat there as she casually placed her hands on her lap. She then spoke

without turning to Noah, "I need to talk to you, Brother."

Noah instantly stood from his chair the moment he heard what Carla called him. It sounded weird and it

was painful to his ear. He never wanted to be called her 'brother'.

He missed how she used to call him Noah. It made him feel that he was a man to her.

However, it was different now. He was nothing to her now but a brother.

"I'm sorry for being impulsive and unreasonable before. I didn't mean to hurt you, Carla." Noah walked

to her as he apologized sincerely.

Carla closed her eyes for a while as she didn't want to remember anything from what happened

anymore. She then replied, "It's okay, Brother. But there is no use crying over spilled milk. I don't want

to hear about those miserable things again."

Carla could still remember the thrill and happiness that she felt upon finding out that she was pregnant.

However, the degree of happiness she had experienced was equated with the same degree of pain

that she felt when she lost her child. She didn't want to go through that again.

"I came here so we could talk about the Hua Group and the future of the Hua family, Brother."

Hearing her, Noah sat on the chair opposite the sofa and replied, "Sorry, but I have already decided..."

"Hear me out first, Brother."

Carla cut him off before looking at him. She then continued, "I know that you have been working for

Hua Group for many years. You've been a director, department manager, general manager, and vice

president before becoming the CEO. I know that you have worked really hard for that.

I also understand that you don't want to give up everything you already have in Hua Group. However,

you aren't the type of person to submit to anyone either.

Listen, the Hua Group isn't just a tool for us to use to advance our own interests, especially money.

This is the business our parents devoted their whole lives to. It was a gift that we should value and

guard together. Brother, please don't leave."

Noah frowned after hearing what Carla said and looked away. He couldn't face her hopeful eyes. "Don't

do this, please. I already made up my mind. It won't change anymore, Carla."

Finding his answer unacceptable, Carla stood up immediately and walked close to him.

"I will never understand why you want to leave, Brother! Are you worried about losing your pride if you

stay here? If that is indeed the reason, then it's pointless. You can always stay here in Hua Group and

make your dreams come true. No one will stop you from being successful. Brother, please reconsider."

Noah fell silent as Carla watched him. Sighing, she then added with a smile, "Brother, don't forget that

you are part of the Hua family. You are still our Noah Hua.

It is the reason why I came here, to make you stay. You are the eldest son of our parents. You are my

brother. Moreover, you are the indispensable pillar of the Hua Group.

It is not that I have forgotten what you did to me. Honestly, I hate you so much. I even thought that I

wouldn't want to see you again. But then, look at me. I'm still here. We need you and we still love you. I

don't want to waste my time hating you because it is meaningless. We need to stick together and solve

our problems as a family."

Carla felt excited and without thinking, grasped Noah's hand. Noah, on the other hand, just remained

silent, watching her talk. Tenderness and hesitation gradually appeared in his eyes while he looked at

her.

After a pause, Carla continued, "Brother, I know I'm not qualified to manage Hua Group. Plus, I will

have to marry Terence. I assure you, I will never stand in your way as you make your dreams come

true here."

It was clear to Carla that her ability wasn't enough to take over the family business.

She would still need a lot of time to accumulate all the management skills that the position required.

More so, marrying Terence would mean that she had to spend most of her time with the An family.

What she had with the Hua Group would be something she needed to give up sooner or later.

"Carla, are you sure?"

With a hoarse voice, Noah gazed at her and spoke.

"Yes, I'm sure. I hope you think it over. We will split our family's shares in Hua Group by half. You are

still the CEO of Hua Group. Nobody will take that away from you.

The only reason I'm taking half of our shares is that it is father and mother's will. I don't want them to be

unhappy. I hope you could understand.

Nonetheless, I promise not to interfere with any of your decisions for the business."

Carla said gently and smiled. She let go of his arm and continued, "I know your dreams and

aspirations. I promise to help you. Oh! By the way, the merger case and acquisition of L Company is

going well. This is the only thing I'm going to ask from you, Brother. Stay with the Hua Group, remain

as Andrea's son and as my brother. In return, count on me to do my best to help you for the rest of my

life. What do you say?"

Carla took a deep breath after speaking. She had said everything she wanted him to know.

This was her best shot to make Noah stay. Firstly, Allen had always been clear in keeping Noah with

the company; it was even in his will. Secondly, Andrea had raised Noah as her child for decades. Her

mother would be very devastated and lonely if Noah left.

Turning back, Carla was about to sit down again.

However, Noah stopped her and without much ado, pulled her to his chest. "Carla, do you really forgive

me? You have no clue how scared I was thinking that you wouldn't want to see me again for the rest of

your life."

"You are forgiven, Brother. I really hope you would stay for Andrea's sake. She couldn't make it without

you,"

muttered Carla with her eyes brimming in tears.

"Can you really trust me again? What if I hurt you again? Are you not afraid of that?"

Noah's voice was urgent when he let her go.

As an answer, Carla shook her head, sniffed, and then wiped her tears away. She replied, "Of course, I

trust you. You and the rest of the Hua family are the only ones I'm depending on to support and protect

me once I marry Terence and join the An family. Aren't you going to protect me if I get hurt there?"

Relief flooded Noah when Carla smiled at him and stopped crying. Slowly he closed his eyes and took

a deep breath, "I was wondering why the merger and acquisition case of L Group wasn't pushing

through. I thought Terence was manipulating the situation."

He paused, looked at Carla, then continued, "As your older brother and in behalf of the Hua family, I'll

give you the greatest gift you can receive on your wedding day. Aren't you excited about that?"

Excitement showed on Carla's face instantly upon hearing what he said. She even jumped with joy!

"You are the best, Brother! Thank you!" She was so happy that Noah could only smile back.

"I'm sorry, Carla. I am being a mercenary. You're right. The Hua Group is my home. This is where I

grew up. I can't leave it like this."

Noah put his arms around her waist and replied with a gentle smile. He then thought, 'Thank you for

your kindness, precious one.

I love you so much and I always will. I know that you would never love me back but that's okay. I'm

happy and content to be your brother. I can just stand behind you and be your loyal guardian.

If Terence ever hurt you or cause you unhappiness of any kind, it will be my mission to make him pay

for it. I will always comfort and protect you as your big brother.

I will live for that reason, precious one.

And sadly, these secrets would be kept inside from now on and you would never hear how much I

really love you.'