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.”

Vera nodded, barely registering

and Mae–thank you. How much did the hospital bill come to? I’ll pay you

out her phone, but

rush. You need to rest. You’ve been up all night, haven’t

you something to eat first.

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room–go see her, okay?”

brow creased in concern, her eyes full of

was family business, and as an outsider, there wasn’t much she could

a grateful look, but still dug out the last few bills she had in her wallet and pressed them into Mae’s hand. Mae protested, but Vera’s stubbornness prevailed, and

long while before

room.

patient in there; other families were gathered around their loved ones. Everyone wore the same numb expression, keeping to themselves. They barely glanced at

on a bed

her mother.

the IV had been. Her eyes were tightly shut, and only the

sat