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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."

to stoop this low.

been devoured

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 Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and

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

authority that sent shivers down the complainers' spines

room

sighed in resignation, "I'm sorry you had to witness this disgrace. Ungrateful descendants...

stars but in ourselves. You're their grandfather; you're not to blame. Don't worry about anything,

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

think Clara would agree just to

relented under Clara's persistent coaxing and agreed

at the hospital, several specialists convened for Reed's consultation.

He has, at 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 lan holding