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Chapter 157

Outside the room, Jameson called out, “Howard, you awake? I need to talk to you?

Howard opened the door and saw him standing there. “Gwendolyn’s asleep. Let’s talk outside,” he said, closing the door gently behind him.

Jameson looked pale and asked hesitantly, “How’s her injury?”

“Just spit it out,” Howard said, his expression detached and his voice low.

“Look, Howard, Jameson began, his voice heavy with concern, “Tve been thinking about your grandfather…”

“He’s not my grandfather anymore.” Howard cut in, seeing through it all. “I know you’ve been visiting the hospital a lot. If you want to honor your duties, that’s your business.”

Jameson rubbed his hands together nervously. “Warren is old and in pain. He’s been discharged tonight, and Jarvis only cares about his

shares.”

Cleaning his tears, Jameson continued, “Howard, he is… after all, my father. The harsh treatment we received was partly because my birth led to my mother’s death in childbirth. If you have to blame someone, blame me.”

natured and kind–hearted but foolishly dutiful.

now you’re planning to ask Gwendolyn to heal him? She’s got a soft

them outright.

your filial duties, but leave Gwendolyn out

got a loyal heart. If you were truly heartless, you

“Dad!”

I have

Howard’s resolute face, filled with disappointment.

Pleading was futile.

Gwendolyn’s closed door. Howard was right. She was too

deep breath, Jameson said, “Til head back then.”

the internet was abuzz

insulted Gwendolyn were mostly deleting their previous comments, leaving apologies in their wake. Many of her patients came forward to

chairman of the Health Association was suspended, and the association’s notice

exposed, and his family was lambasted.

was outed for abandoning Gwendolyn and marrying into wealth.

abandon such a talented daughter, Gemma must be filled with regret.”

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