Under the heiress facade

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Chapter 6

Aller checking on Gins, Wilbur reassured everyone, “It’s not a big deal. Just use an ice pack and he’ll be fine. Since Gino is taking medication for his nasal condition, I won’t prescribe any medication now.

Wilbur frowned when he noticed Mildred holding a hot pack. “Don’t use a hot compress right after a bump. It can make the swelling worse by increasing blood flow.

“Start with a cold compress immediately after the injury, and after 24 hours, you can switch to a hot compress and gently massage the area to reduce swelling and bruising.

“But remember, you must wait at least 24 hours before using a hot cumpress.”

Mildred felt embarrassed and shot Hera a nasty look. She couldn’t believe Hera, someone from the countryside, knew about medical care. Mildred chalked it up to luck.

She shoved the hot pack into Judy’s hand and commanded, “Why are you still standing there? Go get some ice.”

Mildred’s demeanor suggested she wasn’t the least bit embarrassed.

Meanwhile, Gino glared at Hera with teary eyes. His resentful gaze seemed to hold her responsible for everything despite her efforts to help him earlier.

Hera remained silent..

ice pack on Gino’s forehead. She whispered, “Hera,

ran into things. Whenever that happened, Grandma Catherine would soothe my

eyes downward. Her eyelashes were notably thick and long. Even though she spoke softly, her words

assumed that Hera possessed medical knowledge, only to realize she couldn’t afford professional healthcare and relied

been through, Hera,” Lilith said as she took Hera’s

Lilith thought about Hera’s struggles with affording doctors and resorting to home remedies when injured, she couldn’t help

Hera stayed quiet.

you pushed your own brother just to show

didn’t push him,” Hera replied

situation if it weren’t for you pushing him. Do you think I’m foolish, or

to engage in an argument.

It was an accident. He tripped and hit the foot of the

stem gaze. “Now you’re taking sides because Hera is your biological daughter. Isn’t

brows. “Mom, let’s

hurt but Hera didn’t! Could she handle the responsibility if Gino

that room

study. You changed it to a bedroom without consulting anyone. Where will Gino study now? change it back immediately! “Gino is about to enter first grade. He’s just as bright as Gideon and could easily make it into the top ten of the grade. We can’t let him go without a proper

a note of pride in her

been exceptionally bright. He graduated from college at 20 and ventured abroad to kick–start his own business.

she also held Giselle in high regard. Although not a member of