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Chapter 100

Author: JDHWS
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Derek and Charles rushed to the recovery ward, where Esther was waiting for them. She then brought them to the VVIP ward of the hospital, where Peter and Amanda were seated next to Lea. She was still asleep due to the anesthesia administered to her while the doctor was mending up her knife wound.

"Doctor, thank you for saving my mum." Derek shook the hand of the doctor in the ward. "It's my job, Young Master Quinton. Your mother's condition is now stable; but she needs plenty of rest while she recovers." the doctor replied.

"I understand, doctor. Thank you once again." said Derek. The doctor took a bow and left the ward, giving the Quintons, Charles and Esther some time to themselves.

"Dad, you stay with mum tonight. The rest of us will take care of business." said Derek. Charles added, "Mr. Quinton, I just got off the phone with Keith. He has deployed our boys to watch over the Quinton Mansion, as well as this ward. You can get some rest for yourself while they stand guard."

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