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Rebecca gently stroked Samuel’s hair and chose not to tell him the truth. “I’ve got a lot to handle right now, so I won’t be coming back just yet. Be good at home, okay? Message me anytime if you need me.”

Samuel nodded, wrapped his small arms around her, and nuzzled softly into her neck.

“Good boy,” Rebecca whispered, and then saw him into the Hanson family’s car. She knew Jeffrey wouldn’t turn her away if she showed up with Samuel, but she had no intention of ever stepping back into that house again.

Once Samuel’s car drove off, Rebecca headed to Jessica’s place. She had thought about going straight to the hospital to settle Amelia’s surgery bill, but by the time she got there, it’d be nearly closed for the day.

When Rebecca arrived at Jessica’s apartment, no one was home. She pulled out her phone and called Jessica, who picked up after just a second.

“Where are you?” Rebecca asked.

“Meeting with my dad,” Jessica said without hesitation. “If I don’t come back tonight, make sure you lock up, okay?”

Rebecca was just about to ask if it was because of her when Jessica spoke first. “Did you sell the ring?”

“Yeah,” Rebecca replied. “200 thousand dollars.”

“Only 200 thousand?” Jessica couldn’t believe it–that ring was worth 30 million. “Stephen might as well have just robbed you blind.”

“Did you go to see your dad?” Rebecca started, wanting to ask if this was somehow related to her.

Jessica had already guessed what she’d ask and cut her off before she could finish. “I’m driving right now. Let’s talk when I get back.”

Rebecca didn’t push. After hanging up, she texted Jessica that everything was handled and reminded her to stay clear of any trouble with Stanley.

Half an hour later, Jessica replied: [Don’t worry.] Then she went quiet.

up early, grabbed her bank card, and headed straight to the hospital. She

in the hospital’s account.

the one person she really didn’t want to see:

the same. She’d come today looking for trouble–and she wasn’t about to let Rebecca

such a hurry?” Andrea stepped right into Rebecca’s path, oozing superiority from head to toe.

to step around her, but Andrea mirrored her move, not planning

her an icy look. “What exactly do

she was enjoying a show. “I heard you’ve been a little short on

didn’t hold back. “What’s it to

you really can’t sell it, I could buy it–for old times‘ sake,” Andrea said, flipping her auburn waves

quiet. ‘Crap. I sold

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Andrea added, her tone dripping with mock sweetness, “I can go higher.

lightened around her phone. Why couldn’t this easy target have shown up

do you think?” Andrea

love taking the things I don’t want?” Rebecca shot back with a cold smirk. Knowing the “buyer” wasn’t about to return the ring, she didn’t waste

herself to stay calm. “Still acting tough, aren’t you? Believe it or not, all it takes is one word from me, and Jeffrey will have your mom kicked

way and kept walking. She

you so proud of?” Andrea grabbed Rebecca’s arm and yanked her back. “Jeffrey already threw you out and took back

Rebecca asked coolly. She’d stopped caring a long time

froze, the words sticking

habit–taking what I don’t want,” Rebecca said, hitting right where

it anymore. “What nonsense are you talking about?”

neither the title of Mrs. Hanson nor Jeffrey,” Rebecca said. Her eyes drifted to the

Jeffrey and refuse to let go?” Andrea