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.

noticed the gleam in Adah's

the million dollars she had asked for was

maintained a

beside the hospital bed, affectionately took Claire's hand, and

my utmost to

of joy but kept her

would no longer fear

card, the door

Claire and Adah jumped, startled by

hand away, and snatched

bewildered. "Nathan, what

didn't you discuss this with me before giving her money?" Nathan's face was a mask of fury, his gaze at Claire

just a million. We've wronged Claire over the years. It's only right

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