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.”

were on her, each filled with a mix of hope and skepticism.

confidence, presenting her plan

“No way. How could we sink so

the dilemma for a long while before responding, “I think about

between family honor and Claude’s

a pang of disappointment at their lack of agreement, but she didn’t give up. On

regret. Don’t you want to make things right? Dad and Carlisle care about their image, but can you bear to see Grandma heartbroken? Lets

a chord with Magnolia

Magnolia nodded, “Okay. We’ll do it behind their backs. You’re so clever, Selina.

Claude.

embrace, “I

such a

girl.”

hair, “Selina, you’re my little

I always be,

way to the hospital, in the

me to reconcile with the

times before

asked, his voice

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