I frowned. I was spiraling into a swirl of emotions. I wanted to speak, but Sheridan held my hand. He leaned over and whispered, "That's no point intervening. The Hathaway family is not willing to pay the compensation at all."

I was stupefied. Staring at Orchid's ashen face, I suddenly felt utterly helpless. Regardless of what I did, the outcome would still be the same.

Seeing that I seemed gloomy, Laura stared at me and said with a smile, "Miss Reid, thank you so much. But I hope you will not intervene in this matter. This is my family's business and it's inappropriate for you to intervene."

Was she trying to be courteous?

But she was right, it was indeed none of my business.

the end, there was nothing we could do except watch Rick drag the helpless

know what

things she can

loss for words. From his perspective, his greed did make sense, but the fact that it

a million dollars and we will go and get everything done. From then on, I'll be adopting this child and we have nothing to do with you people. You are not allowed to get in

a smirk. "Yes, we have a deal. I didn't know that

Although Abby was still a child, I

then stared at me and said, "Miss Reid, I believe it's time I get

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