Chapter 1862: Snuggly
After waking, Lorraine felt immense gratitude toward Roxanne. Lucian and Roxanne, mindful of Lorraine's need for rest, spoke briefly before leaving the hospital.
Returning to the mansion, Lucian immediately called Jonathan, who was shocked to learn of the previous night's events. He rushed to the hospital to see Lorraine.
Later, Roxanne received a call from Madilyn, who confirmed Jonathan's visit. Madilyn's tone was markedly calmer than before, a stark contrast to her previous pleas for love and affection.
“Roxanne, Mom still needs blood and hematopoietic support. I’ll take care of her; nothing else matters right now.”
“All right. Take care of her. Let me know if you need anything.”
Roxanne empathized with Madilyn. After her own children's birth, she'd focused solely on their upbringing, setting aside romantic relationships. She remembered that period as one of intense calm, yet also of quiet expectation and yearning.
Life proceeded uneventfully for a month. Benny, supported by his family, competed in the Global Junior Computing Competition, winning first place. While the competition was largely incomprehensible to outsiders, Benny revealed that foreign hackers had attempted to exploit the system to breach prominent technical institutes. He and a team of online tech experts successfully thwarted the attack. Compared to this defensive battle, winning the competition was almost trivial.
Meanwhile, Archie, maintaining complete anonymity, participated in the variety show Mega Brain, wearing a mask throughout. Even the production staff remained unaware of his true identity. His remarkable memory, demonstrated by distinguishing subtle differences among over four thousand similar images, made him a sensation in Chanaea. The show incorporated a clue from an ongoing criminal case; Archie identified the crucial detail, providing vital evidence that led to an arrest. For a week, the media buzzed about the “Chanaean Child Prodigy,” with speculation ranging from the absurd to the outlandish, some even suggesting Archie was a robot. Archie found the rumors amusing, while Benny delighted in teasing him.
Estella’s children’s apparel company, Snuggly, launched successfully. Roxanne was surprised by the scale of Lucian’s investment; flagship stores opened simultaneously in over twenty major cities. Estella’s designs were fresh, imaginative, fun, and incorporated elements of ancient Chanaean culture, while remaining affordably priced. The brand became an immediate success, attracting numerous franchise inquiries. However, the association with the Farwell Group instantly discouraged most potential partners. Estella had chosen the name "Snuggly," explaining that she wanted all children wearing her designs to feel warm and secure.