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lan stroked her hair softly as she sobbed uncontrollably, offering a comforting embrace.

"Clara, I'm arranging for a consultation with top specialists for Reed right now. We're heading back to the city immediately."

The people at the door immediately intervened, "It's useless to treat such an illness. It's just a waste of money. If you guys have the cash to burn, go ahead, but we certainly don't."

"Yeah, we don't either. I've got three kids to marry off. Where would I get the money for Reed's treatment?"

The crowd was relentless with their remarks, infuriating Clara until she finally spoke with icy resolve, "Nobody needs your help. From now on, Reed is mine and my father's responsibility."

Clara's aunt overheard this and was visibly displeased. "I see what's going on here. You pretending to care for Reed is just a farce; you're really after the treasures he's got. No way Reed is leaving with you. If he must go, the treasures stay."

"That's right, leave the treasures if he's going."

she hadn't expected them to stoop this low. They were all Reed's kin. He had

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speak up, lan pulled her into his embrace. He kissed her forehead gently, his voice deep and soothing, "Go help Grandpa Reed pack his things. I'll handle this." sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ Findɴovel.ɴet website on

"Get these people out of here. Anyone causes trouble,

voice carried an authority that sent shivers down the complainers' spines

the room

to witness this

fault lies not in the stars but in ourselves. You're their grandfather; you're not to blame. Don't worry about anything, and come with us

You have your own careers, and your father-in-law is unwell. At my age, I don't have

said, "Do you think Clara

persistent coaxing and agreed to

their arrival at the hospital, several specialists convened for Reed's consultation. The lead specialist shook his

most, three months to live. Surgery and chemotherapy are pointless now. It would be best to let him enjoy whatever time he has left." Hearing this, Clara's vision blurred, and she fainted into lan's arms. When she came to, she found herself lying in a hospital bed