Chapter 69
"Drive safe, Mom," Vanessa said, feigning calm as she hung up the phone. Immediately, she dialed Nathan's number.
As soon as the call connected, she spoke urgently, "Dad, you need to get to the hospital right now. Mom just sold her handbags, and she's planning to give the money to that scheming Claire."
"Don't worry, Vanessa. I'm on my way to stop her," Nathan replied, his voice steady.
Vanessa smirked, satisfied, and resumed her leisurely perusal of handbags and jewelry.
...
At the hospital.
Adah appeared more confident than ever as she faced Claire again.
adept at reading expressions, noticed the
the million dollars she
Claire maintained a
hospital bed, affectionately took Claire's hand,
you ask for, I'll do my utmost to fulfill it. Here's a million dollars. Let's put
a surge of joy but kept
no longer fear the Linwood family's
as she reached for the card, the door
jumped, startled
Claire's hand away, and snatched the
"Nathan, what
giving her money?" Nathan's face was
rolled her eyes. "Oh, come on, it's just a million. We've wronged Claire over the
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