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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