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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