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.”

Dolores heard her mother’s threat, her composure

just getting a facial! It’s not like I’m committing some horrible crime or disgracing the family. Why are you making

fighting for his

as she protested, “What did

operating room is your father! Isn’t that reason enough?” Lucille’s voice sharpened

to leave, but Lucille grabbed her firmly and pulled her back toward the operating room doors. Lowell froze, stunned—he had never seen his mother

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

siblings away,

at her mother’s decision. As they walked out of the hospital, she grumbled, “I knew Dad was fine, but

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to him. “Why aren’t you saying anything? What’s wrong with

weary. “You just

anger flared. “Even

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