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Nanette looked at Sterling in confusion, unable to understand what this crazy man wanted to do next.Sterling suddenly stood up and took long strides until he was right in front of her.He wrapped his arm around Nanette's waist, pulling her closer. He leaned down to whisper in her ear with a cold smirk on his face, "Your husband rises from the dead every day and sleeps beside you at night. Do you think his haunting will leave an effect on you?"At that moment, Nanette realized Marley must have told Steven what she said in the morning.Since Steven and Sterling were as thick as thieves, it was no surprise that he would inform Sterling.Keeping her composure, she met Sterling's dark, deep gaze and gave a small smile. "Does it really matter if I only see my husband a few times a year? What's the difference between having him and not having him?"Sterling's eyes narrowed as he looked at her. "Nanette, you're becoming increasingly interesting."As he spoke, he tilted her chin and lowe
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Sterling's dark eyes were fixed on Nanette, cold as if touched by frost.He was handsome, with well-defined features. Nanette once adored that face. However, now that she had woken up to reality, it became clear that he did not love her. Continuing to cling to him would only lead to mutual suffering."You've helped me before, and I appreciate it. That was why no matter how unreasonable you were in the past two years, I always endured it."But I'm a person too; I get hurt, and I have feelings. Our relationship started as a mutually beneficial arrangement. Now that I'm no longer willing and you have someone you like, let's part ways gracefully."Nanette pried his hands off her and took a step forward, but the front door slammed shut with a remote control."Miriam, don't let anyone leave." After saying this, he pulled Nanette back inside, ignoring her struggles.Mason shook his head as he watched the scene unfold. He had been by Sterling's side for four years and thought he understo
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Nanette forced a smile. "Mom, do you really expect me to wait for Sterling to kick me out? What have I been to him these past two years? Do you think I hold any status at all?"She then placed her luggage back in her small room, barely having time for breakfast before rushing off to work. Helena simply watched her leave, her eyes wide with disbelief.The only thought in her mind was that their good days seemed to be coming to an end.Nanette arrived at the hospital just in time for her shift. After checking on the patients, she spent the entire morning in the reproductive center's outpatient clinic. With many patients to see, she did not step out of the clinic until almost 1:00 pm.When she finally exited the outpatient building, Nanette tiredly pressed her temples. By the time she reached the cafeteria, most of the food was gone. Fortunately, Harley had already reserved a meal for her and was waiting for her.While they were eating, Nanette received a call from Ivanka. As she gla
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"Mom, Dad's medical fees are linked to your bank card. How could it be frozen?"While Helena was tidying up the house, she immediately dropped the mop and grabbed her phone upon hearing Nanette's words.She tried wiring two dollars to Nanette, only to receive a notification that her bank card had been frozen. At that moment, Helena completely lost it. "What's going on? Did someone steal my card?"Though she had transferred most of her money out after seeing Nanette come back with her luggage, she still left several thousand dollars in the account.Harrison was still her husband, after all. Since Nanette had yet to finalize her divorce with Sterling, Helena thought she could not do anything too cruel.Nanette remained unaware of Helena's inner calculations and gently reassured her, "Mom, don't panic. Just go to the bank and ask about it. I'll head to the hospital and talk to the inpatient department to see if I can delay the payment for a few days."Just as Nanette finished maki
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Sterling frowned while pressing a hand against his stomach. "Nanette, do you think I have a good temper?""Sterling, I'm warning you, don't involve my family in our issues. I have my limits too. You're flaunting Isla around all the time without giving her a proper title. Don't you think that makes you a jerk?"Nanette was not someone who wore her emotions on her sleeve. Although her relationship with her family had always been somewhat distant, it did not mean she did not care about them.The Woods did not provide her with unconditional love, but they did give her a complete home and an opportunity to change her fate through education.Especially Harrison, who often showed her affection behind Helena's back. For that alone, Nanette felt grateful to them!Sterling smirked, his pale face taking on a mischievous look. "You can just admit you're jealous."Nanette laughed in frustration. "Wow, you really think highly of yourself, Mr. Hanson."Sterling's anger flared. The woman who us
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Sterling's expression darkened. Was there anything more hurtful than being told he was impotent right in front of him? Moreover, she was openly discussing their private matters with an outsider—something the old Nanette would never have dared to say.Seeing Sterling glare at her, Nanette scoffed. "What's wrong? Did I say something wrong? Or should I set up a separate bed for you two so that your darling can give it a try?""Nanette, I know you hold a grudge against me, but I genuinely care about Sterling as a brother. We finally found each other again, and I just want to treat him well."Nanette curled her lips into a smirk at Isla's words. "In that case, I won't interrupt your little brother-sister bonding time. Just the thought of it makes me nauseous and reminds me of one word—incest."Hearing Isla refer to Sterling as her brother was unbearable!As Nanette walked away, Sterling furrowed his brows together. "Put the medicine down and go back for now. I need to rest."Seeing hi
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Not daring to waste a moment after receiving Sterling's orders, Mason clarified the situation and immediately called Sterling back."Mr. Hanson, Mr. Lackett said it was Madam Ivanka's instructions. He also mentioned that Helena's account only had a few thousand of dollars in it and that there were no issues. I've already asked Mr. Lackett to help restore it."Sterling found this outcome unsurprising. He reminded Mason in a low voice, "Check if this card is linked to the hospital.""Mr. Hanson, there's no need to check. Mr. Lackett already informed me that it is linked to the hospital."Mason always worked meticulously, so how could he not have asked this question?Sterling felt puzzled. How could there only be a couple of thousands?Over the years, Nanette had taken money from him, with Helena taking a significant portion. How could there only be a couple of thousands left?"Look into all other bank accounts under Helena's name."After giving the order, Sterling glanced at the
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Nanette sat aimlessly in the park near the hospital. She was unsettled by Sterling's unpredictable attitude. She did not want to guess or analyze it any further.As she stared at the children playing nearby, Riley Fowler approached and sat down beside her."I thought that was you from over there.""Dr. Fowler, are you on duty today?""Yes. What are you doing sitting here?"Nanette managed a smile. "I thought the weather was nice, so I decided to sit here for a while before checking on my dad.""Your dad's condition is stable, and there's a caregiver with him. You can relax."Riley was Harrison's attending physician and had treated Nanette well over the years."Thank you, Dr. Fowler!""Nanette, we're colleagues, and there's something I've been meaning to tell you. Honestly, there's no need to keep your father alive in this condition."Harrison had been in a vegetative state for over three years, showing no signs of response. He relied entirely on a respirator and nutrition sol
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