Every time Mrs. York and Mrs. Harrington crossed paths these days, sparks flew.

Just the sight of Mrs. York's self-righteous, smug expression made Mrs. Harrington's skin crawl.

Mrs. Harrington was visibly shaking; Serena was beside her, with tears streaming down her face in worry, while Alexander just felt his headache intensify.

In a cold voice, Alexander said, "Mom, enough, please leave. I'm fine, I'll be discharged first thing in the morning."

Serena nodded vigorously, "Exactly, Mom, let's go. If we don't leave, Alex and the rest won't be able to rest. Dad's flight tonight is almost home; let's head back."

Serena tugged at Mrs. Harrington's arm.

With clenched teeth, Mrs. Harrington said, "I won't stoop to your level, darling, let's go."

Mrs. Harrington huffed and, taking Serena with her, left.

Serena looked back at Mrs. York, stopped, and bowed slightly, "Auntie, let's go together. You and my mom have been on good terms for so many years. Maybe my mom spoke out of turn because she was upset. I really hope you two can talk things out."

hesitated. She did want

Tyrone and Quintessa, "I'm leaving, you two

"Don't worry, what could possibly happen?

try

Tyrone frowned, "Mom."

York waved her hand dismissively

the hospital room, with her high heels clacking loudly on the floor. Mrs. York curled her lip, as if

Serena, feeling anxious, whispered,

nět

more calmly. Cecilia has always been so patient. After being friends for so many

Yes, she was too angry. She had always been so good at putting on a facade, but now she was losing control because of Mrs. York, who seemed to have suddenly wised up,

her fists. It was Mrs. York's sudden shift from her usual, somewhat foolish demeanor to this newfound cleverness that had thrown her off. Mrs. Harrington took

believe that after dominating Cecilia for so many years, she would

admit that the Harrington family was, in some respects, a step behind the

stopped

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