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They said it was pancreatitis, and that the symptoms only developed because Yuri got a complication of the disease. Worry filled Penny's eyes as she stared at Yuri lying on the bed. The rest of the family was around as well; tears and fear brimmed their eyes as this had

been a shock to them.

Not so long ago, they were just living their lives normally until Yuri suddenly fell in pain while holding her stomach.

From what Penny heard, Yuri needed to be treated in the hospital.

'I saved up since I started earning my commissions, but... 'it wouldn't be enough.

Penny shifted her eyes to Jessa, who was wiping her eyes. Jessa hadn't been worried about how much this treatment and staying in the hospital would cost them yet. But Penny was sure it would be another problem once Jessa saw their first billing.

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'I should've told her to get insurance and health cards. Penny sighed. But I was worried she would get me insurance and kill me.'n

She believed Jessa wasn't capable of doing that, but just to be sure.

Penny decided not to think of that problem for now, but the problem arose just a few hours after that.

Jessa stayed outside the ward with her husband, looking at their first billing with great shock and horror. Although they could pay for it, they knew their life savings wouldn't hold up if this continued. By the time Yuri recovered, they would be penniless.

Taking peeks at the couple from the door, Penny studied the couple. Jessa was sitting on the stainless waiting chair while her husband stood in front of her.

"We can just start all over again," said Jessa's husband while massaging her shoulder. "For now, Yuri's

treatment is our priority."

"I know." Jessa held his hand on her shoulder. "Penny is invited to study in this school of the elites, but I'm still worried."

"We'll haln har study hard on che could

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competitions."

been attending the school for a year.

much potential in basically everything. Right. How about those guys that claim to be her family? Maybe

negotiate?"

kept ajar, but she could

that this couple only treated her well because of the money

somehow, hearing them talking still

I know these two aren't like them because I raised them right.' When the couple returned, Penny pretended

return of the neglected

like the usual sleepovers she had with her

them.

Yugi to have some proper rest home. But

Haines.

park nearby, Haines

swing.

"But I have a few conditions. If

little as it sounded

captive. The

were preparing for legal action, but then Penny

conditions, Young Miss?" he

should because

shoulder all Yuri's medical expenses, even her post-recovery," she started without

matter if they only had passing

was a little surprised at her priority, but he was

was closing all loopholes anyone could

the amount you're offering my

that," he returned, thinking Jessa might've put Penny

his mind, as if she could read him like an open

he recovered, he said, "Even if that is the case, I cannot triple the amount we are

years," Penny stressed each syllable.

of the neglected

in the

this young lady truly

opening and closing his mouth, but his voice was stuck in his throat. Even the genius. first son of the Bennet doesn't render him speechless like

helplessly. He thought he came prepared, but it

there anything else you want,

my last name, Reed, even if it is

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