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on a somber hue as he remarked, "She certainly knows how to make a swift exit."Quinn was in a rush to get to
the hospital for her scheduled IV treatment. In her haste, she had skipped lunch and even put in extra hours at
work to ensure she could leave on time, having spent the day meticulously sorting through a mountain of
documents.
With the doctor's prescription securely in her grasp, she collected her medication before making her way to the
bustling infusion hall for her treatment.
The IV treatment she had received the previous day had brought about a slight improvement in the discomfort
she had been experiencing in her lower abdomen. While a faint pain lingered, it was bearable enough that she
didn't require painkillers.
She managed to find an unoccupied chair in the busy hall. She was grateful for the rule that prohibited relatives
from accompanying patients, leaving everyone to sit alone as their IVs slowly dripped.Quinn retrieved her
smartphone from her bag and opened her chat with Nicholas. She noticed that he hadn't sent any messages
after she failed to respond to his text the previous night.
She began typing, asking him, "I need advice about caring for the elderly."This question had been weighing
heavily on her mind. She didn't have the financial means to meet Ariel's demands and was considering whether
legal action might be a viable alternative.Nicholas responded after a couple of minutes, asking, "What exactly
are the circumstances? Can you elaborate?"
Quinn wasn't entirely familiar with the legal intricacies of her situation, but she shared with Nicholas the details
of Juliet's eviction and Ariel's attempts to extort money from her.
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biting her lip, before admitting that she was unable to speak.
After a brief pause, Nicholas displayed his understanding by sending a voice message. "I think | understand the
situation. It seems Ariel might be guilty of abandonment. If we can gather enough evidence, he could potentially
face jail time. In most civil matters, we try to initiate dialogue and negotiate first. Legal action is typically the last
resort as it can strain family relations." His voice was steady and resonant, radiating a sense of integrity that
instilled trust in Quinn. She responded, "I've met him, and I don't believe he will be open to negotiation."
Nicholas replied, "Well, if that's the case, we'll proceed with the legal route. The testimony of the elderly person
is crucial, followed by evidence-testimonies of eyewitnesses, friends, or neighbors, medical records, surveillance
footage, and communication logs."
Quinn considered his words. Obtaining testimonies from neighbors seemed feasible. As for surveillance, it was
unclear whether there was any at Ariel's place, but footage of Juliet rummaging through trash might be useful if
it could be obtained.
Nicholas emphasized the importance of gathering concrete evidence and the limitations of discussing the matter
solely over the phone.
"When are you free to meet up and talk this over?"Quinn glanced at the date displayed on her phone. It was
Wednesday, and she wouldn't be available until Saturday.
They agreed to meet on Saturday morning at nine. Quinn let out a deep sigh as she looked up to see her IV bag
nearly depleted. She rose from her chair to detach the IV bag and approached the front desk for a refill.
The nurse chided her gently, "You could've just called out. There's no need to bring it over."Quinn pursed her lips,
unable to explain her inability to speak.
After the nurse had replenished her IV, Quinn reopened her chat and decided to erase her conversation with
Nicholas.
Juliet's departure had been orchestrated by Alexander himself, and if he discovered that she was still meddling in
Juliet's affairs, there was no telling what he might do.By the ther IV treatment was completed, it was already
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