Chapter 93

Chapter 93

A burning anger raged in Doris‘ heart, and her eyes gradually turned red. She lowered her long, thick lashes, hiding the sorrow in her eyes.

“I want to visit Mom at the hospital,” Doris said, her voice hoarse.

“I’ll go with you.” Laura placed the two insurance policies into a black bag containing a change of clothes.

They left together.

Downstairs, Lewis was still sitting in his car, just finishing a call with Daniel. “Alright, keep watching. This time, make it thorough.”

From the corner of his eye, he spotted Laura and Doris, so he ended the call and stepped out of the car.

“Laura.” Lewis greeted politely.

Laura nodded in response.

“What’s wrong?” Lewis‘ sharp eyes caught the sadness in Doris‘ expression.

Her eyes were slightly red, as if she had cried.

Doris wanted to cry but held back, forcing back the tears that burned her

“I’m fine.” she inhaled deeply and shook her head.

eyes.

“Where are you headed now?” Lewis glanced at the bag in Laura’s hands. “The hospital?”

“Yes,” Laura answered directly.

Lewis said, “Then let’s go.”

Laura said, “Lewis, sorry to trouble you.”

no trouble.” Lewis opened the

Doris looked at Lewis,

it,” Lewis said generously.

“I have some personal matters to take care

her. “Alright, I won’t interfere.”

said sincerely. She didn’t want to drag Lewis into her

Laura arrived

he saw Doris, he asked, “Have you finalized

Doris placed the two insurance policies on Peyton’s blanket. “Dad,

and Peyton’s

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just insurance for emergencies. What’s there to explain?” Jimmy said sternly. “Why are you snooping

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who found them, not Doris,” Laura clarified.

say?” Jimmy glared at

now, you’re still refusing to tell the truth? Then I’ll say it.” Disappointment filled Doris‘ eyes. “If you bought insurance just in case, then why won’t Mom get the surgery? Not only does she refuse

herself.

as well exchange her life for a bigger payout. But in the end, she survived.

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get to solve the one–million–dollar problem and Rupert’s job situation. What a perfect two–birds- one–stone solution. You’re willing to gamble with Mom’s

They had nothing to refute. Because that was exactly what they had planned–and what

her silent parents, and her suspicions were confirmed. Once again, her sincere heart was crushed by them, leaving an empty ache in her

on to any hope, yet

the blame onto Doris, accusing her. “If you hadn’t married that Hartman guy, none of this would have happened. You made the wrong choice, so we have

about leaving that Hartman guy. Everything we’re doing is for

own good‘ as an excuse to manipulate and control me.” Doris had had enough. The light in her bright eyes dimmed. “Save your ‘kindness‘

hand on Doris‘ shoulder

Peyton choked up. “I love you. Can’t you feel it?”

heart of the matter. “That’s fine. Give all your love to

smiled faintly, as if already worlds apart from them.

reached out, but she could no longer grasp Doris‘ hand, only watching helplessly as Doris drifted further away.

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