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Author: Aera
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“Since we’re family, I don’t want to have a falling out with you,” she explained, her tone more conciliatory. “Hand Nina to me, and we can put our differences behind us.”

Lilian felt that challenging Jayden directly wasn’t an option, especially since they needed him to run the company. However, she believed that by shifting her focus to Nina, she could exert influence and apply pressure on Jayden.

Upon hearing her ridiculous words, Jayden raised an eyebrow. “And what makes you think I’ll oblige?”

“Because my poor son is in the hospital because of you,” she continued, her eyes filled with pain and anger. “With five of his ribs broken, I can’t let this matter go unnoticed.”

Besides the five broken ribs, his legs were also crippled. The doctors had also declared that he might not be able to use his di** in the future.

She was actually showing kindness by asking Jayden to hand Nina over to her. Because even the lives of Jayden and Nina combined could not compensate for the immense pai
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