Chapter 349:

Lanny and Glenda arrived at the hospital, making their way through the inpatient wing. Suddenly, Mabel’s voice caught their attention. Glenda instinctively clutched her head, realizing she had forgotten about Mabel amidst everything.

Mabel, gripped by fear and crying uncontrollably, sat alone by a window, her distress drawing the attention of passersby. Tears streaming down her face, Glenda rushed to the window and took Mabel’s hand. “Honey, don’t cry. I’ll find a way to get you out.”

Seeing Glenda unexpectedly, Mabel cried louder. “Mom, the food is terrible and my body hurts. Elyse refused to help me, claiming she isn’t my sister anymore.”

Glenda’s expression shifted from sadness to rigid disbelief. The comforting words she intended to say were stuck in her throat. “Mom, is it true what she said? Is she really not my sister? Then where is my real sister? Can she save me?” Mabel’s voice was laden with sadness, shattered by the belief that her elder sister would rescue her.

Embarrassed, Glenda released Mabel’s hand. “I’ll tell you later. Your father and I have something else to handle right now.”

could be more important than me right now? Aren’t you going to try to get

silent, his gaze fixed on the impatient bodyguards. “Stop talking. We need to get down to business and go,” he scolded, grabbing Glenda’s

she had no choice. Mabel was devastated; it felt like a bolt of

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and Glenda. Glenda tried to appeal

not my biological parents,” Elyse replied, her voice devoid of emotion. The warmth that once filled her eyes had vanished, replaced by indifference

bridge it would only be met with Elyse’s coldness, which stung anew each time. Holding back tears, Glenda managed an awkward smile, unconsciously rubbing her hands. “Even if the report says we’re not mother and daughter, haven’t I raised you all these years? I am

of responding, Elyse turned her gaze to Lanny, who had remained silent throughout. She offered him a smile, but it was distant, highlighting the gulf between them. “Do you think she has ever been like a

raised her to adulthood, yet they had never truly acted as caring parents. In fact, the benefits they derived from her far outweighed their efforts on her behalf. Previously, Lanny hadn’t anticipated Elyse discovering they weren’t biologically related. He had used her and caused her pain. Now, with the truth revealed, he regretted not being a better father to her, fearing recent events had disheartened her

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