Chapter 237

In the Lopez family mansion, a casis had just been averted.

Claude’s heartbeat had finally stabilized, his breathing calm and steady after a harrowing night. Eve wiped her tears, the exhaustion of the ordeal etched on her face

The patriarch, Carlisle, broke the silence, “Ashley, help your mother back to her room to rest.”

“Okay”

Ashley gently supported Eve as they descended the staircase

Magnolia, her face tear–streaked and eyes swollen, clung to Demick’s embrace, “Derrick, the doctor said Claude doesn’t have much time left He told us to prepare for the worst. What are we going to do?”

She and Claude were close in age and shared a deep sibling bond.

Carlisle’s voice was heavy with sorrow, “Maybe there’s a chance with Dr. Quigley. Even with Mom pleading in person, he’s reluctant to

help”

Derick offered a somber consolation, “Everyone has their destiny Perhaps passing on is a relief for Claude. He’s been bedridden for years, suffering so much.”

He secretly wished Claude would take his secrets to the grave.

Magnolia’s cries filled the room.

bright with a spark of determination, “Carlisle, Magnolia, I have an idea.”

“What is it?”

“Speak up.”

each filled with a mix

presenting her plan with

way. How could we sink so low? Selina, your plan won’t

a long while

family honor and

disappointment at their lack of agreement, but she didn’t give up. On the drive home, she seized the opportunity to

die? You said that his injury was a lifelong regret. Don’t you want to make things right? Dad and Carlisle care about their image, but can you bear to

struck a chord with Magnolia

a loved one, Magnolia nodded, “Okay. We’ll do it behind their backs. You’re so clever, Selina. Even if Gwendolyn is reluctant, shell have to

Claude.

into Magnolias embrace, “I couldn’t bear to

a sweet g

girl.”

stroked her hair, “Selina,

always

way to the hospital,

me to reconcile with the Walker family too,

at Howard several times before speaking up, “Mr. Chadwick,

bother you?” He asked, his voice casual and relaxed.

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