The Ex and Her Riches

The old man on the bed remained unconscious and didn’t react to Gwendolyn’s words.

Of course, Gwendolyn knew her father wouldn’t be able to hear her, let alone respond to her question.

She believed Kieran’s diagnosis was correct, but still, she found it hard to accept and wanted to confirm her father’s condition herself.

Tears welled in her eyes before dripping onto the back of her hand. Her sorrow was so overwhelming that she struggled to breathe.

“They’re animals!” growled Gwendolyn with a ferocious look on her face. How dare they hurt Dad just so they can snatch the right to inheritance from me! I won’t forgive the culprit, even if they’re my relative or someone I love or respect deeply!

“Don’t worry, Dad. I’ll get to the bottom of this and make the culprit pay!” Caressing the back of Marcus’ hand, she rested her head on his arm.

As her tears quietly seeped into her hair, she recalled all the fatherly love Marcus had showered her with throughout the years.

“Ms. Gwendolyn.” Leif stood at the entrance and carefully knocked on the door. “Your brothers have arrived. They’re waiting for you.”

“I’ll be there soon.” Suppressing her grief, Gwendolyn tried to sound normal as she elegantly wiped the tears off her countenance.

Just as Leif prepared to head downstairs, he was surprised to hear Gwendolyn ask in a small voice, “Did any of my brothers quarrel with Dad lately, Leif?”

He thought about the question and answered, “I think so. Mr. Treyton had an argument with Mr. Marcus about Ms. Weller.”

remained expressionless as she listened

ago to discuss something with Mr. Marcus in the

Thanks for

Gwendolyn collected herself, she

in the center and was accompanied by Sienna. Sitting on the left side of the couch were Kieran and

that moment, the

coffee table. Tear stains were still visible on her youthful but attractive

the stairs was Treyton. He stood up and led her to the spot next to

and sister. I know my name isn’t on the family’s genealogy because I’m an illegitimate daughter, and I shouldn’t have attended a gathering of the Harris family. However, I was worried about Dad after I heard what happened, so I rushed here as

upon

Treyton gazed at her in shock and snapped, “I’m not your brother! Why did I never

leave if my presence here

enough. I know about this. Dad told me personally.” Asher raised his eyebrow. “Since she’s here,

you, Asher.” Promptly, Evelyn sat down next

hide the icy look in her eyes, Gwendolyn kept

in the living

first to speak again was Asher. “Kiddo, I think we should focus on

other words, he wanted to cancel

met his eyes. “No. Dad has Kieran by his side. Additionally, we don’t know anything about medicine, so we can’t

your children, too. If you proceed with the signing tomorrow, you’ll have to shoulder all the responsibilities that come with it. You’ll

toll on your body. Your body won’t be able to handle the stress. I agree we should delay the signing

and Sienna also agreed with

some stress. I believe my babies can go through this with us together. Uncle Gideon and Uncle Hector won’t hesitate to exploit this opportunity, you know. Someone needs to take charge of the situation, and I’m ready to