Chapter 12 Chapter 12
Janice got into her car, soaked to the skin, and drove in the pouring rain toward Dapville. Jacob was a graduate student in Dapville. He excelled academically and received full scholarships every year, which meant she rarely had to worry about him.
Ever since their mother passed away, it had just been the two of them. Without Jacob, Janice would feel like living n meaning.
no longer had
If that weren't the case, she wouldn't have endured Simon and the Fitzgerald family for so many years just because Hugh saved Jacob's life.
But everything that happened today, coupled with Simon's candid yet heartless words, made her feel that all her years of effort and sacrifices had been wasted on an ingrate.
She sped toward Dapville Hospital, driving above the speed limit.
Janice maintained a cold, stoic expression throughout the journey, focusing on staying calm. She couldn't afford to get into an accident
-not when Jacob needed her.
After the car came to a screeching halt in front of the hospital, she immediately jumped out and ran straight inside without finding a parking spot to park her car. However, in her haste, she failed to notice a car turning in behind her.
Janice was lightly struck on the leg, causing her to fall to the ground.
The driver of the luxury car was startled. “Why did this lady...”
The driver was about to get out to check on her when he saw her scramble to her feet and rush into the hospital.
"Mr. Moore, this.....
As Edward watched Janice run into the hospital, he said, “Check on her later.”
"Understood."
It wasn't entirely his fault, anyway. He didn't expect her car to suddenly stop and her to run out. She must have an emergency.
Outside the emergency room, Janice's legs trembled uncontrollably, so much so that she had to sit down to hear the doctors explain Jacob's condition.
They said Jacob had been in a car accident while taking a taxi to Greenfield City, and his injuries weren't as severe as the driver's.
Why would Jacob suddenly head to Greenfield City? Janice signed the necessary papers, asking the doctors to use the best medication available.
However, when it was time to pay, the cashier said, “Sorry, ma'am, but this card can't be used."
That card was a supplementary card Simon had given her. Janice quickly opened her payment app and asked the cashier to scan the QR code.
either. It shows restrictions on out-of-town
restricted the card? Janice didn't want to think the worst of him, but Jacob's life was on the
into
long wait, his tone cold. "What do
he play
can't I use the card with both our
money? Beg me, Janice. Admit you were wrong, and
account has my money, too! My brother is in
about your brother so much, what's wrong with apologizing to me?" Simon thought
clenched her fists, her nails digging into her palms. She
was not sincere
uttering, “I shouldn't have argued with you and disobeyed you.
moment before laughing, clearly pleased. "It's good that you've acknowledged your wrongdoing. I'll transfer some money to
as she couldn't care less about being
buzzed with a message from Simon, saying, "Ten thousand should be enough to save your brother. That's all you're getting. The rest is
Their
years of hard work, he had the audacity to say she only had ten thousand and
overwhelming disbelief, betrayal, and other emotions sapped all the strength from Janice's arms. Her phone slipped from her hand and fell to the
even have the energy
surprised to see her there. She didn't think she'd see Janice
the corridor. His leather shoes were spotless, not a drop of rain
address Janice as Ms. Smith. So she
some trouble. Could I borrow some
to the medical staff. "The password
much, Ms. Moore. I'll
nearby seal. “It's no problem. But what
up."
replied,
"Is that your phone?"
at the shattered phone lying on the floor before looking
a piece of trash, trash she
"Edward?"
lost in thought, didn't notice someone approaching until she heard the greeting. She was too preoccupied
situation.
nodded in acknowledgment before walking off toward
I accidentally hit her with the car earlier. Is she hurt?" the driver asked
really. I was in too much of a hurry. It's not
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