The doctor used a cotton ball soaked in alcohol to clean Esther’s wound. She endured the intense pain with clenched teeth.

“When will she recover fully?” Chadwick asked.

“It depends on how well she takes care of herself,” the doctor replied. “With proper rest and care, it’s three to five days. But if she neglects herself, it could take a lifetime.”

“You heard that? Take good care of yourself!” Chadwick reprimanded.

After treating the wound, Chadwick took Esther back home to the Pendleton residence.

Selene had changed into different clothes and was sitting on the living room sofa. When she saw Esther and Chadwick, she raised an eyebrow and asked, “Didn’t you say you were meeting friends?”

Trying to please Selene, Chadwick sat beside her and massaged her shoulders. “Mom, I’m entrusting your daughter-in-law to you. Please, take good care of her.”

Seeing her son’s indirect attempt to protect Esther, Selene responded with a cold hum. “Alright, just say what you want to say. Don’t beat around the bush.”

daughter-in-law just had her dressing changed at the hospital. The doctor advised her to rest well. Please

disdainfully. “Am I a wicked

most beautiful and

“Get lost!”

bowed. “Your son

glanced at Esther, grabbed his car keys, and left, humming a

surged within Selene as she observed Esther, who seemed like a

appearing anxious and uneasy. She didn’t know how to face Selene, let alone what Selene had in

sofa, her scrutinizing

Selene. “Esther, in my eyes, you are not suitable

heart sank. When she married Bradley, it was because Thomas liked her. All she needed to do was maintain a

I say this when my son isn’t exceptional either. In fact, I have to admit that my son is not outstanding. But as a mother, my child is the best in the

and didn’t guide you properly. You’ve only been back with the Quills for a short while, so you haven’t

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