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

“What is it?”

“Speak up.”

filled with a mix

with confidence, presenting her plan with enthusiasm.

could we sink so low? Selina, your

for a long while before

between family honor

didn’t give up. On the drive home, she seized the opportunity to speak privately with Magnolia.

right? Dad and Carlisle care about their image, but can you bear to see Grandma

words 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

Claude.

snuggled into Magnolias embrace, “I couldn’t

a

girl.”

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

I always be, Mom.”

the way to the hospital,

me to reconcile with the

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

asked,

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