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.

the gleam in

million dollars she had asked for was likely

impatient, Claire maintained a

took Claire's hand, and inquired about her health before producing a

has always said that no matter what you ask for, I'll do my utmost to fulfill it. Here's a million dollars. Let's put the past

felt a surge of joy but kept her

she would no longer fear the Linwood

as she reached for the card, the door burst open

Claire and Adah jumped, startled by the sudden

hand away,

bewildered. "Nathan, what

discuss this with me before giving her money?" Nathan's face was a mask of fury, his gaze at Claire full

rolled her eyes. "Oh, come on, it's just a million. We've wronged Claire over the years. It's only right to

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