Chapter 1763:

Dolores arched a brow. “And? The surgeons are the ones with the skills to save him. Sitting here won’t change anything. I’d rather do something productive.”

Lowell shook his head, speechless for once.

Before Lowell could react, Lucille, who rarely raised her voice, snapped, “You’re not going anywhere! Your dad is in there fighting for his life, and all you can think about is a facial. You’re staying right here until he’s out of danger.”

She marched over, seized Dolores’s hand, and pressed her advantage. “If you dare leave now, I’ll cut ties with you. You ungrateful girl—your father’s love for you was completely wasted!”

Dolores looked bewildered. “Mom, what’s the big deal? There’s nothing I can do here. Why shouldn’t I go get a facial?”

Seething, Lucille hissed, “Forget the facial! Sit down and stay put!”

Twisting toward Lowell, Lucille ordered, “Cut off her access to funds. This is outrageous—she has absolutely no sense of decency.”

mother’s threat, her composure shattered.

the family. Why are you making such a big deal out of this?” Dolores challenged, crossing her

dad is in surgery, fighting for his

she protested,

I’m your mother! And the man lying in that operating room is your father! Isn’t that reason enough?” Lucille’s

Dolores spun to leave, but Lucille grabbed her firmly and pulled her back toward

urgent medical intervention, Leon was no longer in immediate danger. He remained weak and pale as he lay motionless

Leon regained consciousness, Lucille sent both siblings away, insisting she needed to speak to

decision. As they walked out of the hospital, she grumbled, “I knew Dad was

Lᴬtєѕτ chᴀρτєrs ιn g𝓪lɴovєl𝓈.𝒸о𝓂

Lowell stayed silent. Frustrated, she turned to him. “Why aren’t you saying anything?

glanced at her, his voice weary. “You

flared. “Even you’re

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