Chapter 197: Old Feud Never Dies

[Juliette’s POV]

‘So Dr. Rose lied too when she told me last week that Papa made no improvement,’ I said quietly, staring out the window at the shophouses that were far away from the hotel.

‘She had to,’ Uncle Jerry replied mechanically. ‘She wanted so much to share the good news with you, but I insisted that we stick to the plan.’

I swallowed my tears and forced a smile. ‘Thank goodness she did.’

‘I knew you'd catch up fast.’ A warm hand patted my shoulder.

‘So the divorce papers that Ralph and I signed were legitimate,’ I repeated in my usual business tone.

‘The opportunity presented itself. So I took it.’ His hand left my shoulder as he sank back against the expensive leather. ‘I had to give you an exit by the time he wakes.’

‘And this is also part of my father’s plan.’

‘Brilliant, isn’t it?’ he chuckled.

Uncle Jerry’s laugh used to be like the encouragement of a brand new day, the cheerful warmth of the morning sun.

Now, that same laugh felt disgusting.

Something rumbled