And The Daddy Is… The Infertile Guy?!

Chapter 84

Magnolia collapsed Into Eve’s embrace, her eyes shining with unshed tears. “No more hospitals, Mom. I’m coming home to care for you. Every time after your treatment, you should be with your family, not these sterile walls.”

“Oh, Magnolia, I’ve been missing your father terribly,” Eve whispered, her voice brittle with

age.

The two women clung to each other, their sobs mingling in the quiet of the hospital room.

Outside the room, Gwendolyn stepped away to give them privacy.

“Dr. Quigley, right? I’m Derrick Hamilton. That’s my mother–in–law in there. We’ve all heard how critical the situation was. Thank you for saving her life. We’ll see to it that your efforts are handsomely rewarded,” the middle–aged man said with a polite but detached air, the hint of his privileged upbringing evident in his stance.

“It’s all part of the job,” Gwendolyn replied. “Make sure she gets the care she needs.”

“Of course.” Derrick’s gaze lingered on Gwendolyn, taking in the curves of her face, but she just turned and walked away.

south today, the Lopez family is not one you want as an enemy.” She stepped out from behind the counter and handed Gwendolyn a chocolate. “Half the credit goes to you for assisting me,”

off. “Don’t

close, Sandra whispered excitedly. “Those two in the room, Derrick and Magnolia, they’re the parents of Sanford, the director of our hospital. When Derrick, a nobody back then, married Magnolia, the jewel of the Lopez family, it was the talk of the town.

gossip,” Gwendolyn chuckled, peeling her

Mr. Hamilton is known for his integrity, respect for his elders, and love for his siblings. He has twin siblings. And his younger sister is the treasured gem of the Lopez and Hamilton families. She

what? You look like her, but you’re even.

“Don’t be silly.”

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beautiful in our rehab department.” Sandra reached under the counter and pulled out an elegant gift box. “You must have dropped this

kept it safe for

the birthday gift she had intended

“I gotta go.

a thoughtful look on her face. “Mom, you think Dr. Quigley looks like me?

“Twenty–two years ago, you and our maid gave birth on the same day. Such a coincidence, but sadly,