Chapter 26: 026. Teaching the Sister-in-law A Lesson Chapter 26: 026. Teaching the Sister-in-law A Lesson Editor: Henyee Translations “Yes.”

Elly Campbell responded indifferently, continuing her examination of Lily Jones. Once finished, she straightened up, removed her stethoscope, and said, “Your heart can’t withstand any more strain. It’s best to arrange the surgery immediately. Your family should discuss it and make the necessary arrangements.”

Her words carried the weight of a doctor’s advice, completely distancing herself from the term “family.”

Elly Campbell had never spoken to her in such a tone before. In the past, Lily had tolerated Elly’s behavior, hoping to get a few kind words in front of her brother.

But now, she was clearly not accustomed to, nor willing to accept, such a shift in Elly’s attitude.

“This is my business. I don’t need your help.”

“I am only speaking as a doctor, ethically obligated to inform you of the situation. Whether you want to listen or not is up to you.”

Elly Campbell’s tone remained even as she tucked the stethoscope into her coat pocket. Just then, Adam Jones, having just finished a phone call, entered from outside.

back to him, while Lily, catching sight of Adam, felt a flash of realization cross her eyes. A momentary gleam passed through her gaze, quickly replaced by

do you speak to me with such an attitude? Do you really think you’re my sister-in-law? My brother and I have never

in amusement at Lily Jones’s presumptuousness, a cold, derisive

like Adam

was filled with

Jones was taken aback, a flicker of incredulous surprise crossing her eyes—the first time in many years that Elly Campbell had spoken to her like this.

Lily Jones frowned,

Jones, tossed the medical record folder at her feet. Her voice was sharp as

you in the past, not because I was afraid of you, but because I cared about Adam Jones—and by extension, his

left her mouth, Elly

changed abruptly, her anger so

Campbell neatly tucked the medical folder away, slipped her hands into her pockets, and began to turn

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