Chapter 9

Aveline couldn't help but chuckle. After recording the video, she called the ambulance. The ambulance arrived quickly. On the way to the hospital, she dialed the number from the paper.

The person on the other end, Lucas' stepmother, Yvonne Betsy, hearing that the elderly woman was lost and injured, said immediately, "Thank you. We'll be there soon. Please stay with her until we arrive." Aveline agreed.

After hanging up, Yvonne called Lucas.

"Hello?" Lucas's cold voice came through the phone.

Yvonne said, "Lucas, your grandmother is lost and now in the hospital. You're closer, so go check on her. I'll be there shortly."

Lucas frowned. "What happened?"

"I'm not sure of the details. Just go quickly," Yvonne urged.

"Alright, I understand," Lucas replied and headed to the hospital.

At the hospital, the doctors found that Lucas's grandmother, Barbara Luzen, had a minor bone fracture in her leg, requiring a hospital stay for treatment.

She clung tightly to Aveline's hand, her aged face showing a trace of pain. "Granddaughter-in-law, it hurts so much."

sighed. "Madam, I'm not

are!" Barbara insisted like a child. "I

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Aveline quickly reassured her, worried that her

my grandson, both of you never come to see me!" Aveline

Both of them turned to look, and Aveline's eyes

Lucas!

he

doing here?" Lucas asked, frowning as he

can you talk to my granddaughter-in-law like that? You must treat your wife with care, not be harsh! Apologize to her!"

Barbara was Lucas' grandmother, Aveline couldn't help but

their relationship had soured, he hadn't shown her any kindness,

the one who deceived

at Barbara. "Grandma, I need to talk to her. Please

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then grabbed Aveline's arm and pulled her out

"Don't be harsh on your wife, do you hear

"Aveline, I can tolerate your antics, but using an elderly woman with dementia is crossing the line." Aveline's wrist hurt from his grip, but

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