GoodReadChapter 37
Dorothy knew
well the grudge her mom had been holding onto for years
Did she harbor resentment herself? Hell yeah, she did Her dad had sneakily shifted assets and used
emotional abuse to drive her mom to suicide. Their world came crashing down overnight. She was
young then. She cried and begged her dad not to leave, but he didn’t even spare her a glance.
While other kids were in school studying she had to work for money. She washed dishes and scrubbed
toilets every day. She had no idea what a vacation felt like. While other kids were sleeping, she was
studying. That was the only time she could squeeze in some study time in her cramped mom.
She was pissed too
But more than anything, she wished her mom was alive. At least in this cold, uncaring world, she would
have a relative by her side.
Follow current on NovelEnglish.net11 look into this, Mom. If you don’t want to see the mistress success, don’t let it get to you” Dorothy
tucked her mom in, gently patting her hand. “Mom, you’re all I have.”
“Alright, Dorothy. For you, I want to live too.”
After calming her mom down and waiting for her to fall asleep, Dorothy finally took a breather in the
hospital corridor.
She suddenly felt like having a smoke, wondering if it really could help relieve stress.
As Dorothy was about to ask about the investigation results, her phone rang. It was Everett
She checked the time. It was already 7p.m.
“Where are you?
“At the hospital Dorothy’s voice was hoarse
There was a pause on the other end. Wait for me.”
“Hey, there’s no need. EveretF
Before she could finish, he hung up.
Dorothy didn’t want to keep being a nuisance to Everett. He had already given her so much support in
her career. supposed to repay him for all this?
was
How was she
Everett arrived quickly. Just as as informed that the cleaner was not a hospital employee but someone
who had stolen a uniform, he was already standing behind her
The moment she saw him, she felt a sudden burst of confidence
After briefly understanding the situation, Everett immediately called the hospital director, demanding a
thorough investigation. Upon seeing Everett, the director was all nods and bows, promising that such
managerial oversights would never happen again. Since this involved patient safety, the hospital
reported it to the police immediately.
Dorothy was about to follow when Everett stopped her.
“Lat first.”
Follow current on NovelEnglish.netIm not hungry” She was womed that the mother–daughter duo would come to harass her mom again. If
this plan failed, there would surely be another one.
“You have a stomach problem.” Everett frowned. He was adamant. “If you
Dorothy was taken aback. “How did you know?”
what’s going to happen to your mom?”
“I saw stomach medicine in your luggage.” He paused. “How did your ex-boyfriend take care of you?”
Dorothy fell silent.
Eventually, Everett bought her a bowl of porridge nearby and stayed with her throughout the police
investigation.
She heard Everett’s phone ring over and over again. She guessed there must be an emergency on his
end. He stepped out several times, but each time she thought he was going to leave, he returned.
1 can handle this on my own”
“Dorothy, we’re already registered.”
He stated it calmly, as if stating a fact.
“You’re not fine. You’re just putting up a brave front.”
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