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Samantha was just overly anxious, and a temporary spike in blood pressure caused her to faint. Her health wasn’t seriously affected. When Stephanie entered the ward, Samantha had already woken up.
*Steff, how is your dad now?” Samantha asked anxiously as soon as she opened her eyes.
Stephanie stood at the head of Samantha’s bed, looking down into Samantha’s aged, cloudy eyes. Her throat felt choked, and she didn’t know how
to start.
Samantha, anxious, grabbed her tightly. “Steffi, your dad will definitely get
et better. He willl
Samantha repeated this hoarsely as if praying. Her old hands tightly gripped Stephanie’s left hand, the force heavy, as now Stephanie was her only support.
But she wasn’t Gary’s daughter.
Stephanie also held Samantha’s hand tightly, her head lowered, and softly replied, “Grandma, Dad will get better. Don’t worry too much.”
Samantha knew that at this time, she shouldn’t be adding to their troubles, and she was being rational. She understood Stephanie’s character, which wasn’t as delicate as that of an ordinary girl. Stephanie wasn’t good at coaxing or comforting people, but every word she said was sincere.
Samantha looked at Stephanie’s beautiful face and nodded reassuringly, murmuring sadly, “Gary will definitely pull through”
The doctor came to check on Samantha’s condition, and Stephanie stepped back.
Diana also arrived just in time, and after glancing at the already awake yet sad Samantha, she breathed a sigh of relief,
Stephanie gestured to Diana, and the two walked towards the small balcony in the ward.
“Does Grandma know everything?” Stephanie asked calmly.
Diana was stunned for half a second, not knowing what she was asking.
Stephanie turned her head and glanced at the hospital bed, taking a deep breath. “Does Grandma know, like me, that I’m not Cary’s biological daughter?”
Diana replied stiffly, “No.”
Stephanie said firmly. “Then don’t let her know. Never let her know,“
Diana was somewhat shocked, as she had originally thought that Stephanie’s relationship with the Reed family was cold.
Diana’s eyes were a bit teary. She knew it. Stephanie was different from Madison Although Stephanie was spoiled and willful, her heart was soft. The Reed family was in chaos, and if Samantha knew that Stephanie wasn’t her granddaughter, then she would truly have no one to rely on.
Stephanie lowered her head and didn’t say anything more.
“What are you talking about?” A tall figure approached then
Stephanie heard a familiar voice and immediately turned to look. It was Vincent
Diana wasn’t surprised to see Vincent. She looked around as if checking to see if Dominick was behind him.
However, only Vincent appeared.
Vincent also noticed Diana’s searching gaze and explained, “Dominick is outside…
“Vincent, why did you interfere in Claire’s case?”
Stephanie interrupted him anxiously as if she didn’t want to hear Dominick’s name. She said angrily. “I said that traffic accidents should be handled by the judicial process, but why did you forcibly intervene!”
Vincent was questioned by her and felt a bit guilty, his eyes wide, wanting to refute but not daring to speak directly.
He stammered to explain, “Claire really intended to hit you with her car, so she is indeed guilty. If the Nelson family protects her, wouldn’t that let her off easily
“Wisa wants to meddle in this matter?” Stephanie glared at him.
Vincent felt even gialties. “Kevin has indeed made it clear that he won’t interfere, but after all, Chire is still part of the Nelson family. What if they
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do it for their reputation Anyway, we can’t let them get the upper hand. We have to strike first.” His voice trailed off, his confidence waning.
Stephanie’s expression was complex, holding back.
Suddenly, she stepped forward, grabbed his shoulders with both hands and shouted in a venting manner, “Why do you have to meddle so much! I didn’t ask you to help me. I don’t need your help. I don’t need Dominick to do these things for me! All of this caused my dad’s condition to fare up…” As she spoke, there was still a hint of panic in Stephanie’s eyes.
Vincent froze, not daring to move or say a word.
Stephanie didn’t look at him anymore, let go of his shoulders, and turned her head to gaze at the starry sky outside the balcony, looking uneasy.
Vincent watched her sink into depression and said weakly. “I’m sorry, I didn’t know.” He truly regretted it.
Diana listened from the side but couldn’t understand what they were talking about. What are you talking about? Steffi, didn’t you say Claire hit your friend? Why is this related to you?”
Stephanie didn’t look at them, glaring fiercely at the cold winter night.
After a long while, she murmured to herself, It’s all because of me.”
She asked in her heart, ‘Why did you give birth to me?”
Diana knew the was very conflicted right now, so she didn’t pursue the matter further.
Vincent, unable to hear the sudden silence, said, “Claire was induced by Jessica to take a new type of banned drug Suppose Claire can’t continue to consume this substance on time. In that case, she easily becomes agitated and violent and loses control of her mental state, posing a serious threat to public safety when she has an episode. Dominick ordered her to be confined in a mental hospital mainly for safety reasons. We didn’t expect…
y to cause trouble for the Reed family
Vincent only knew that Courtney had been trying desperately to get Claire out, but he didn’t expect Courtney and even lead to Gary having a cerebral hemorrhage in his excitement.
I don’t know what Courtney said, but if you want Claire to get a lighter sentence, I’ll find a way, Vincent said, feeling very guilty and not daring to speak loudly.
Perhaps it was Vincent’s sudden humility that made Stephanie look at him, her heart surging with an indescribable intense emotion.
She knew better than anyone that Vincent was helping her because of Dominick.
Gary’s illness wasn’t entirely due to Claire’s case but because Courtney mentioned her mother. Stephanie knew she shouldn’t blame Vincent, bui she was too suppressed, unable to control her urge to vent.
“It’s none of your business.” Stephanie didn’t vent her anger on Vincent anymore and turned to walk towards the hospital bed.
Vincent felt indirectly responsible for the Reed family’s troubles and was also somewhat downcast, following Stephanie silently without daring to nuke any noise.
The doctor briefly explained Samantha’s physical condition to Stephanie before leaving. Samantha’s health was indeed not seriously affected, just some old issues that needed attention to her emotions and blood pressure management.
When Samantha saw Vincent, she immediately perked up
She held Vincent’s hand as if seeing a savior. “Mr. Hayes, I know you have a wide network of contacts. Could you… Steffi’s dad’s illness…”
“We’ve found the best doctors, and if necessary, we can send him abroad for treatment. Medical science is very advanced now. Vincent was good at comforting people, speaking earnestly. After hearing this, Samantha finally calmed down and said, “We only have Steff’s dad as the main pillar. His sudden illness has really panicked me. Mr. Hayes, you saved us.”
Vincent was very popular, and anyone who had interacted with him liked him. Samantha, with tears streaming down her face, held his hand and kept thanking him.
Vincent was used to such scenes and said naturally. “It’s nothing. After all, I am Steffi’s friend.
“This is truly seeing one’s
he’s true heart over time. You have a kind heart, and every time something happens to Stel’s dad, you rush over immediately. I really appreciate it.”
that
Samantha’s weathered face was filled with sadness and reflection. “I was stupid before and made many mistakes. Now, I truly understand that as Jongg as Steffi and Cary are healthy and by my side, our family is together, and I ask for nothing else. Those things that don’t belong to me, require sacrificing my dignity, I don’t want them anymore. I don’t want any of it.”
She thought, Vincent is just Stelli’s friend, but he would do so much for us. However, the Wellington family hadn’t shown any concern. They are just out od zrach. It’s better not to love then!
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Vincent wanted to say something, but after glancing at Stephanie, he felt it was better not to speak.