Chapter 33

Chapter 33

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Catlin was so furious that her vision blurred with rage. If it weren’t for Olivia’s current condition, she would’ve given Stephanie a piece of her mind.

But now, in this moment, she couldn’t waste any more time arguing over the phone.

Taking a deep breath, her voice was cold with barely controlled anger. “Where are you? I’m coming to see you.”

“What do you want to see me for?” came Stephanie’s curt reply.

Catlin gritted her teeth, swallowing her fury. “We need to have a serious talk.”

Olivia’s condition was deteriorating by the minute. Catlin wanted to resolve things with Stephanie face–to–face–give her what she wanted, just to get Dr. Pierce to come back as soon as possible.

At this point, she was ready to give in to anything, but Stephanie… she wasn’t even interested in negotiating.

“I’ve got nothing to say to you, and everything that needed to be said has been said,” Stephanie answered coldly.

“Mrs. Hart, I’m done with the Hart family. I don’t need a mother like you, either. It’s better if we just pretend we never existed to each other.”

Without a second thought, Stephanie slammed the phone down.

The words hit Catlin like a slap to the face. Her hands trembled, and her face flushed with anger.

answer echoed in her mind, each word

a picture of heartbreak. Without asking, he knew- Stephanie had struck

does it always have to be now?” Catlin, on the tears, spoke through gritted teeth to Tyler.

verge of

understand. Why can’t she wait until Olivia’s better? Why does she have to act like this at the worst

going to go talk to her,” said

call to Dr. Pierce.

the kind of mess Stephanie

faith, not only in Stephanie but in the family that raised her. “What kind

remained silent for a moment, and then spoke up. “You go talk to the doctor. Let’s

nod, before heading off

But with Dr. Pierce’s situation hanging in the balance, Stephanie had become a key factor. Catlin knew they couldn’t afford to cross her now.

ward, Olivia had endured the pain for an

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doctors had given her. She weakly

whispered, “Do you think I’ll ever get to see the sunrise again?”

had always been her favorite. Sitting by the sea, watching the sun rise slowly over the horizon, she could almost feel life itself–so

hand gently. “When

family

she wasn’t a real member of the Hart family, the Ashfords‘ attitude toward her had been cold,

she never let it show, especially not in

worry about them,”

Olivia’s sigh told him otherwise. “I don’t think I have much time left. I’m afraid I won’t make

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