A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

The moment Vera got the news, she took emergency leave and caught the next flight home overnight, not even bothering to pack a bag.

“Vera, sweetheart, don’t panic. Your mom’s stable now. The anesthesia hasn’t worn off yet, so she’s still asleep. Just… you need to be strong, okay? The doctors say she might…”

Mae’s words trailed off, and just as Vera’s heart had begun to settle, it clenched with fresh anxiety.

“Mae, what about my mom? What did the doctors say?”

“They said, aside from some cuts and bruises, most of it’s superficial. But… she fell down the stairs, hurt her leg badly. She might have to use a wheelchair from now on.”

Vera’s eyes widened. Her knees buckled, and she nearly collapsed, but Mae rushed forward and caught her just in time.

“Oh honey, are you alright?”

“I’m fine, Mae… really…” Vera’s eyes were unfocused as Mae gently helped

her into a chair.

“Try not to worry too much. The hospital here just doesn’t have the equipment they do in the city. You work in the city, right? Once your mom’s a little better, bring her there. Maybe there’ll be better treatment

options.”

okay.” Vera nodded,

much did the hospital bill come to?

her phone, but Mae quickly pushed it

rest.

something to eat first. Your mom’s just

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room–go see her, okay?”

concern,

and as an outsider, there wasn’t much she could do except offer a helping

bills she had in her wallet and

long while

room.

were gathered around their loved ones. Everyone wore the same numb expression, keeping to themselves. They barely glanced at Vera

at last, on a bed in the far corner,

her mother.

and bruised. Her thin arms were marked with purple splotches where the

as she sat by her mother’s bedside,