chapter twenty four
Author: Strawberry
last update2025-11-10 23:55:22

“The patient is awake, please don't upset her.” The nurse's words were meant to calm, but they did the opposite, instantly turning the room into chaos.

Arthur and Jessica stood consciously to the side, watching as the Harris family swarmed the old lady on the bed.

“Mother, are you okay?” Avery and Linda both asked, both grabbing the old woman's hands as she weakly lay on the bed with half-lidded eyes.

Her face was pale, and she looked like she was hanging on a thread, making the family even more eager to put on a show.

The faces of the Harris family twisted with faux concern, as they suppressed the greed in their hearts, subtly trying to show affection for the old woman rather than the other.

Arthur calmly watched the former martirach without a word.

In his heart, he knew this was how the rich played their affection, but it still made his heart cold.

The nurse on the side, tired of their questioning, adjusted the IV fluid, making a quick answer as she left. “The patient is fine. I'll
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