Jasmine’s eyes turned bloodshot as her body trembled violently. She glared angrily at Joyce as if her eyes could spew venom.

When she saw the change in Jasmine’s expression, Natalie stopped laughing and put on a serious expression. “That’s enough Joyce, let’s not waste any more time with her. After all, she is now a cripple. In case she sets us up, there’s no way we can wash our hands of it.”

“You’re absolutely right. In that case, let’s stay away from her.” Just as she spoke, Joyce backed off at once.

Natalie didn’t know whether to laugh or to cry. “Fine, let’s go and see Mr. Horner now and pass the things to him.”

“Mmm-hmm.” Joyce nodded. Sidestepping Jasmine, she followed Natalie into Mr. Horner’s office.

As Jasmine stared coldly at the closed door of the office, she swore to herself. I will never forgive those two!

Just you wait, I will pay you back for today’s humiliation ten times over.

With that, she left.

Before she was gone long, Natalie and Joyce came out of the office after handing over the things Joyce had brought.

“Nat, I’ll return to the hospital first.” Joyce stretched herself.

 

don’t feel secure having

on the shoulder. “Alright, don’t worry too much. I’ll take them with me. Where are they

 

break room. Follow

sight of Natalie and Joyce, they jumped in

and Joyce each hugged

embrace, Connor asked, “Mommy, has your

to let Aunt Joyce take you with her.” Natalie

no one to look after

and Sharon nodded

Natalie, they also

guilty sigh. “Don’t worry. Once the competition is over, I’ll pick you up from the hospital. In the meantime, be good and listen

Mommy,” the

over them. I’ll need to return to the conference room

shooed her away with

Natalie tousled the

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