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

you. How much did the hospital bill come

her phone, but

rush, no rush. You need to rest. You’ve been up all

get you something to eat first. Your mom’s

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room–go see her, okay?”

brow creased in concern, her eyes full

and as an outsider, there

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

wall for a long while before finally rising and pushing open

room.

were gathered around their loved ones. Everyone wore the same

the room, and at last, on a

her mother.

bruised. Her thin arms were marked with purple splotches where the IV had been. Her eyes were tightly shut, and only the steady beep of the monitors confirmed she

as she sat