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.

 

I don’t feel secure having them stay here.

“Alright, don’t worry too much. I’ll take them

 

room. Follow me.”

arrived, the children were watching cartoons. At the sight of Natalie

and Joyce each

in Natalie’s embrace, Connor asked, “Mommy, has your

The reason I came is to let Aunt Joyce take you with her.”

is worried that there’s no one to look after you.

and

they preferred to stay with Natalie,

“Don’t worry. Once the competition is over, I’ll pick you up

Mommy,” the

him toward Joyce. “Joyce, thanks for watching over them. I’ll

Joyce shooed her away with

the

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