NovelEnglishThe two security guards had disdain all over their faces.
How could the Klein family even compare to the Ingram family? Though they were both rich families, they were on completely different levels! Mrs. Klein was just being delusional! Seeing that the nof the prestigious Klein family couldn't sway the guards' firm attitude, Mrs. Klein couldn't help but frown, wondering who the young man she met earlier was. Soon after, she remembered that the guards called him "young master"... and this hospital belonged to the Ingram family.
Oh, my God.
Mrs. Klein instantly quieted down.
No longer making a scene, she cooperated with the guards and was escorted out of the hospital. As she left, her steps were hurried and her demeanor embarrassed.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIn the ward, only Marilyn and Sebastian remained, making the atmosphere somewhat awkward.
After pouring Sebastian a glass of water, Marilyn didn't know what to say. She seemed hesitant and not comfortable with the situation.
Luckily, Sebastian took the initiative to start a conversation. "Mrs. Bishop, where's your daughter?" "Steph should be at hsleeping at this time." Answered Marilyn.
Her daughter's mother was in the hospital, and she wasn't taking care of her, but sleeping at hinstead? Was the girl really so unthoughtful? Sebastian raised his eyebrows but didn't respond.
Marilyn seemed to sense something and said, "Steph works night shifts, so she's usually quite tired. She sleeps at hin the morning and bringslunch at noon, then goes to work at night." Night shifts? Sebastian raised his eyebrows. It was true that working in nightclubs in B City was a quick way to make money and a common place for gold diggers.
That was where the rich people were.
Seeing that he was listening attentively, Marilyn couldn't help but disclose mare, "Steph's still young and quite stubborn... Seb, please bear with her. She's been through a lot withsince she was little, and even if I survive the surgery I'll be disabled and unable to help her..." A mocking look flashed in Sebastian's eyes.
Was she begging him for help? Anyway, he owed her that.
He nodded reassuringly, "Mrs. Bishop, don't worry, I promise to take care of her once we're married." But anything beyond that, forgot it.
He wasn't stupid.
Marilyn was relieved, "Seb, you're a good boy. Your words have put my heart at ease..." "Is Stephanie Mrs. Klein's illegitimate daughter?" Sebastian suddenly asked.
Marilyn's face paled at his words...
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmNobody knew what Marilyn and Sebastian talked about that day. The security guards outside only knew that after Mr. Ingram left, the female patient in the ward sat silently in her bed for a long time.
Stephanie had slept in until past 10 a.m. that day, feeling so elated that she bought groceries and cooked a delicious lunch for her mom. She eagerly brought the meal to the hospital. Stephanie was so happy that she had received her paycheck. Finally, she had a chance to make her mother happy.
A week had passed, but her mother
remained as indifferent towards her as that day, not even willing to m exchange a few words. Since that day, their relationship had becas distant as strangers. Stephanie's mood had been consistently low, causing her subordinates to miss her smiling face every day.
Even Mr. Damon, who used to enjoy causing trouble at the bar in an m attempt to gain her's attention, had refrained from stirring up any more trouble these days. It was only last night when the boss distributed the salaries that a hint of a smile appeared on Stephanie's face.
In high spirits, Stephanie arrived at the hospital and entered her mother's ward, only to find it empty.
Anxiety took over her... oh no, her mom hadn't left just because she was mad at her, had she? X
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