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,

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

you didn’t want to, making you take on responsibilities that weren’t yours. But what could I do?

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

marry well. As long as you choose the right husband, you’ll have a lifetime

in extra effort for Rupert, what will he do on his own? Don’t blame your brother–if you must blame someone, blame

but don’t be angry at yourself. It’s

blurring as

her eyes. Her raven–colored

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the corners of her eyes, trailing

Peyton lay back

afternoon, she picked up Arianna from school

is going to make dinner.” Laura stroked Arianna’s head.

obediently

furious voice suddenly

a slap landed squarely on her face, catching

She looked in confusion at Sofia, whose face was

rage.

me?” Laura suppressed

in the Webb family’s house, yet you keep running back to your maiden family every day. I told you to take care of Chloe, but instead,

unleashed a barrage of unreasonable accusations.

mother was injured and hospitalized. As her daughter,

sister and brother to look after her–why do

married daughter is like spilled water. Your duty now is to take care of

turned her gaze to Chloe, who

Laura’s scrutiny, Chloe felt uncomfortable and moved

family. The Harkin family should take care of her. Why should I be responsible for looking after her? I have no obligation to do so.”

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

Sofia was fuming at Laura’s rebuttal, her anger boiling over. “My daughter is

father demanded a wedding gift. We gave you 560

one! Since 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 the Webb family. We won’t support a useless woman here.”

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