Chapter 99

Chapter 99

Doris still went to the hospital to take care of Peyton.

Lewis dropped her off at the hospital and said before leaving. “Call me if you need anything.”

“Okay.” Doris waved at him.

She went upstairs and entered the ward.

Inside, only Peyton was there, lying on the bed with her eyes closed–she seemed to be asleep.

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Hearing someone coming, Peyton opened her eyes. At the sight of Doris, there was a look of surprise and unexpectedness in her gaze. She thought Doris was too angry to come again–after all, it was already this late.

“Doris, you… you came.” A smile surfaced on her face.

“Yep.” Doris responded with a simple sound. “Have you eaten?”

“I ate earlier. Your dad bought me food before he left.” Peyton propped herself up against the bed.

Doris nodded again.

There seemed to be no more topics between them, and the vibe grew colder.

Peyton knew that what happened today had hurt Doris and pushed her heart even further away.

“Doris, I’ve decided to go through with the surgery. I already had your dad talk to Dr. Zain.” Peyton watched Doris carefully for her reaction.

“Alright.” Doris‘ tone remained indifferent.

“Doris, please don’t be mad, okay?” Seeing Doris‘ cold response, Peyton felt a pang of sadness.

“I’m not mad,” Doris denied. “Go to sleep. I’m going to rest too.”

the accompanying bed beside the hospital bed, pulled up the blanket, and

Doris‘ back, Peyton suddenly felt a deep sorrow. “Doris, I know you’re angry. All these years, we’ve always favored Rupert, giving you far

that weren’t yours. But what could I do? He’s your brother, the son

studying. He barely managed to get into a community college, and

you can still marry well. As long as you

do on his own? Don’t blame your brother–if you must blame someone,

time, I’ve hurt you, and I’m sorry, Doris. I don’t expect you to forgive me, but don’t be angry at yourself. It’s bad for your

blurring as she murmured

eyes. Her raven–colored lashes trembled slightly. She bit

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the corners of her eyes, trailing down her

to sleep.” Peyton lay

the day. In the afternoon, she

go play for a bit. Mommy is going

obediently went

furious voice suddenly rang

as Laura turned around, a slap landed squarely on

looked in confusion at

rage.

me?”

your maiden family every day. I told you to take care of Chloe,

unleashed a barrage of unreasonable

you my mother was injured and hospitalized. As her daughter, of course,

look after her–why do you have to play the hero? If nothing else,

water. Your duty now is to take care of the Webb family and

turned her gaze to Chloe, who was standing

uncomfortable and moved closer

Since Chloe is married to James, she belongs to the Harkin family. The Harkin family should take care of her. Why should I be responsible for looking after her?

your daughter not having anyone to take care of her during pregnancy, you can do it yourself. That way, you’ll be

rebuttal, her anger boiling over. “My daughter

your father demanded a wedding gift. We gave you 560 thousand dollars as a

we ‘bought‘ you into the Webb family, you have to serve us, including my daughter. If you don’t want to, then return the wedding gift money and get out of

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