Selena stared in shock at the medical report in her hand, fear washing over her.

She stood up abruptly, walking over to the window to let in some fresh air, hoping it might help calm her nerves.

Just then, she noticed Mrs. Gill outside, walking toward the parking lot while talking on the phone with "Keera." Mrs. Gill's voice was full of frustration: "That Selena, I've never liked her. Gavin doesn't either. If it weren't for Ryan, we wouldn't have taken her in. But now that Gavin's so loyal to her and with this illness... well, no one's saying anything anymore. What can we do?"

Mrs. Gill continued her conversation as she reached the parking lot, leaving Selena frozen in place as if struck by lightning.

She gritted her teeth. It was true! Back then, she'd done everything in her power to deceive Gavin, making him believe she truly loved him for who he was, unaware of his family's wealth and status. She thought marrying into the Cobb family would give her the leverage she needed in life.

But the Cobbs were so low-key, refusing to let her use their name to get ahead. As a result, marrying Gavin didn't bring her the benefits she had expected, and her standing in the Horton family remained the same.

The Cobbs were a powerful family in Clance. If they'd just supported her a little, she and her mom wouldn't be in this mess. But over time, she had resigned herself to her reality. At least she'd married Gavin, ensuring she never had to worry about money or comfort.

Even if she did get into trouble, Gavin could bail her out, no problem. Yet, the one thing she never saw coming was Gavin getting sick. If Gavin died, with Mrs. Gill and the Cobbs already against her, they'd waste no time kicking her out.

No way.

tightly. She refused to accept that

a

present as Gavin walked

frowned. Was he trying to hide his illness

inside her. He was dying and hadn't even

head, Gavin finally said, "Selena, you still have

of the

now, so he planned to use her savings first. If that ran out, then he would turn to the family. After all, he wasn't one of the main heirs, despite Ryan's favor. He

already done so

heart raced at his words. She

Lewis took over the family estate, and now everything was in Jake's name. Her parents were in jail, and the only money she had left was the dowry. And now Gavin wanted to use that money

he died, what would she have

gripped her fists tighter, narrowing her eyes. "Yeah,

make all the difference." Deciding not to tell her the truth

I'm also going to put my apartment downtown on the market.

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