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Loving Mom 225

Chapter 225

“Hidden illness?”

Sharon turned toward Nate, a trace of curiosity flickering in her eyes.

Nate, clearly humiliated at being exposed in public, instantly flushed with anger. “Watch your mouth, you old fool!”

Uriah replied coolly, “Young man, don’t be ashamed of being sick. If there’s something wrong, get it treated. If you keep putting it off, don’t blame anyone else when it’s too late and all you can do is cry.”

Nate opened his mouth to argue, but Kelly stopped him.

“If Mr. Malcolm truly can cure me,” she said, “then I’m willing to stay.”

What was more important-life or chores? Anyone with a brain would know the answer.

If she stayed silent any longer, people would start to question her motives. That said, she didn’t believe for a second this so- called miracle doctor was the real deal. He hadn’t even confirmed her diagnosis before confidently claiming he could cure her.

Even after checking her pulse, his story hadn’t changed. Though she’d breathed a little easier after hearing it, deep down, she couldn’t help but scoff.

Miracle doctor? More like a con artist dressed up in robes.

buying him off someday,

him to know Sharon. Thankfully,

She would have to seek

a nod, then cast

single one of you has

wave of his hand, he added, “Starting today counts as day one. Those who aren’t staying, please

him. Getting Kelly here

Nate. “If there’s nothing

ahead. I’ll stay with

leave, Sharon’s voice called after him. “Carter, I want

frowning. “I’m in a hurry. Can we talk

lips. “Next time? You mean

Carter could respond, Nate snapped. “Sharon, who the hell

sharp. “Who gave you the right to butt in when I’m talking to Carter? A grown man constantly

been scolded so directly and mercilessly. Wherever he went,

a finger

beat him to it, his voice slow and steady,

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said. “Let the couple talk. You interrupting them like