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, barely registering

did the hospital bill come to? I’ll pay you

out her phone, but Mae

need to rest.

me get you something to eat first. Your

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room–go see her, okay?”

brow creased in concern, her

and her mother. But it was family business, and as an outsider, there wasn’t much she could do except offer a helping hand

her wallet and pressed them into Mae’s hand. Mae protested, but Vera’s stubbornness

a long while before finally rising and pushing open the door to

room.

families were gathered around their loved ones. Everyone wore the same numb expression, keeping to themselves. They

and at last, on a bed in the far corner, she

her mother.

purple splotches where the IV had been. Her eyes were

as she sat by