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.

spark of determination, “Carlisle, Magnolia,

“What is it?”

“Speak up.”

her, each filled with a mix of hope

spoke with confidence, presenting her plan with

object, “No way. How could we

a long while before responding, “I think about

a choice between family

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

and Carlisle

struck a

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

Claude.

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

such a

girl.”

stroked her hair, “Selina, you’re my little

always

to the hospital,

to reconcile with

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

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

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