Billionaire Ex-wife: I Can't Live Without You

Chapter 1980

At the moment, Norton’s bedroom was a hive of activity, crowded with the family’s elders and younger members alike, all in a state of disarray.

Cutting through the crowd, Kern led Lucinda and Hilliard to the bedside.

Despite Norton’s recent vibrancy, thanks to Colby and Destinee, he now appeared significantly aged.

Lucinda inquired of the medical team, “Grandpa was in good spirits last night.

What caused such a sudden downturn?”

Dr.

Robles stepped forward, explaining, “Mr.

Payne suffers from high blood pressure and hypoglycemia.

It seems he may have ingested something that interfered with his medication.

”

Lucinda’s brow furrowed, sensing foul play, yet she held her tongue amidst the throng of people.

She made room for Hilliard to examine Norton, hoping for a deeper understanding.

Outside, the corridor buzzed with anxiety, the family’s unease palpable as they grappled with Norton’s unexpected illness.

Lucinda’s patience wore thin amidst the clamor.

“Enough with the noise,” she snapped.

“Grandpa needs quiet for his recovery.

The room is too crowded, stifling even.

Please, everyone, head downstairs.

I’ll update you as necessary.

”

to heed her directive, collaborated with the household staff, ushering the crowd to the living room

of

of emotion,

tears? It’s

your sobs meant to

face was a

He’s the kindest elder to me in the

this, unresponsive, it breaks

”

Lucinda’s face remained impassive.

”

equate

truly

to the ancestral temple and subject yourself to ten

convey

”

gave

I deserve death by lashes? That’s what ten would

that what you wish

came

“It’s merely a suggestion.

your weeping does nothing

the medical

concern, or

indignation

real as it gets! Unlike

possibly fathom my

”

a disdainful look, knowing well that further conversation would

Kern, she requested, “Please

His presence is obstructive.

”

at the

must I leave? Just because you say so? Nathan’s absence doesn’t give