Barbara looked at her son on the hospital bed and, upon seeing Frey approach, could no longer contain herself. She lashed out.

Outside the ward, a commotion ensued. Despite the high-end single ward, other patients in the vicinity began recording the scene on their phones, posting videos online.

Hearing the commotion, Jacob, who had a head wrapped in medical gauze, staggered to the door. He was horrified to see his mother assaulting Frey.

"Frey!" Jacob cried out, his voice laced with fear as he rushed over and pulled Frey up, his face pale with distress.

"Mom! What are you doing? Mom! Stop it!" Jacob's face flushed with anger as he shielded Frey.

He turned to the onlookers who were filming, shouting, "Stop recording! Get out!"

fury, the spectators quickly

Recently, the Rivera family's stock had plummeted, and Jacob's father had been living at the office, neglecting home and family. Barbara blamed Nathaniel for their woes, believing the Rivera family stood no chance

is here to get revenge on you and Nathaniel!" she yelled. "She hates our family for buying out the Gomez family when it collapsed! You were the one who delivered the final

she's out of prison, she's using Nathaniel to ruin you! And you're still defending her?!" sᴇaʀᴄh

stop!" Jacob pleaded, his eyes red.

the elevator, her forehead still

covered her head with a tissue and walked out into the underground parking lot. She got into her car, holding a bouquet that

brushed the leaf away,

deep breath, Frey answered, "Frey, I'm really sorry!

the Rivera family lately, and she's

her face bruised and swollen, a large cut on her forehead

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