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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."

this low. They were all Reed's kin. He had cared for them

consciences been

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sent shivers down the complainers' spines and

the room was

resignation, "I'm sorry you had to witness

the stars but in ourselves. You're their grandfather; you're not to

be a burden. You have your own careers, and your

glanced at Clara and said, "Do you think Clara would agree just to let

Clara's persistent coaxing and agreed to return with

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

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 with