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

“What is it?”

“Speak up.”

filled with a mix of hope

spoke with confidence, presenting her plan

first to object, “No way. How could we sink so

long while before responding, “I think

choice between family honor and Claude’s life

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

and Carlisle care about their

words struck a chord with Magnolia

the impending loss of a loved one, Magnolia nodded, “Okay. We’ll do it behind their backs. You’re so

Claude.

snuggled into Magnolias embrace, “I couldn’t bear to lose C

such a sweet

girl.”

hair, “Selina, you’re

always be, Mom.”

to the hospital, in

want me to reconcile with the Walker family

before speaking up,

you?” He asked, his

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