The First Heir

Chapter 1

At Riverdale Public Hospital.

“Excuse me, make way!” Philip Clarke was carrying an unconscious little girl as he rushed into the hospital, yelling madly, “Doctor! Doctor! Quick, save my little girl!”

The nurses and doctor who had rushed out quickly took the child from Philip’s arms, and entered the emergency room.

“Oh, you can’t go in!” A nurse in an azure-colored uniform with a face mask stopped Philip from entering into the emergency room.

Just then, the rapid sounds of high heels clicking against the ceramic tiles could be heard from the back, squeezing his heart with every click.

“Philip Clarke!” roared a woman’s voice.

Slap!

A crisp slap came in firm contact with Philip’s cheek. Before him, stood Wynn Johnston with an enraged expression as tears pooled in her beautiful eyes. “If anything happens to my daughter, I will never forgive you!” Her tone was cold and laced with full fury.

This scene frightened quite a few patients and their family members in the hospital.

Philip hung his head low in shame without attempting any explanation.

“Hmph!” Wynn snorted coldly. The dissatisfaction and contempt in her eyes were visible.

Philip stood aside with his head down in silence like a kid who was caught misbehaving. He stole a few glances at the woman standing a few meters away from him, the woman he used to call his wife. The woman with whom he had already signed the divorce papers could officially be separated from him at any time.

Wynn Johnston was gorgeous. Her features were defined, her figure tall and slim. She was well-mannered and educated, once the prettiest girl in their university. She had unexpectedly fallen in love with Philip, abruptly gotten married, and given birth to his daughter, Mila Clarke.

However, life after marriage was not as ideal. Philip’s career did not go well, and his business ended up failing. His daughter even had congenital heart disease, which drained all of their savings, and now he had to make a living by doing food delivery services.

On the other hand, Wynn was a deputy general manager of a marketing department in a public-listed company. One of her parents was a section chief, the other a retired teacher.

It was safe to say that Philip did not have much status in the Johnston family, and for the past two years, he was almost non-existent. And because of Philip, Wynn had fallen out with her family that her parents were not willing to provide them any support. Both the elders had told them solemnly that they would assist in their granddaughter’s treatment funds only if Philip and Wynn divorced. After the divorce, the child would belong to the Johnston family.

This matter had dragged on for a year.

The emergency room’s door was pushed open, and Philip saw his daughter being pushed out. He wanted to rush over, but Wynn had already gotten there first. He stopped in his tracks and watched his adorable little girl from afar.

Little Mila was wearing a respirator, but her big eyes were bright like obsidian gems. She reached out with her tiny pale hand and mumbled, “Papa…”

Philip went over to hold his daughter’s cold hand while gently brushing away the wisps of hair from her forehead, smiling as he said, “Papa’s here.”

It’s Mila’s fault, I wanted Papa to take me to the amusement park,”

answered, “Okay, Mama will listen to you and not argue

pay the hospitalization fee.” A cold voice interrupted

she only shot him an icy glare before accompanying their daughter into the

inpatient payment department, Philip

your card has declined,” said the

man who keeps getting his wife to foot the medical bills. He could have asked for help from his parents-in-law, but he hasn’t. What

grimaced and humbled himself, bowing slightly to ask, “Nurse, can you give me

shot him a cold look with mockery in her eyes and replied, “If you don’t have any money, ask your

“You!” Philip’s expression darkened.

pay up, then proceed with discharge.” After that, she turned around to ignore him.

someone just because they’re

The moment he turned around, he saw Wynn

gather some funds now.” Philip

their savings

hands balled into fists. “Philip Clarke, if you’re still a

Philip froze. His words

pride more important than Mila?” She had seen through to his

about a delivery on his phone. He rushed to the ward, had a quick

reminded him, “Philip, it’s my father’s birthday this weekend. If you don’t

choice. Philip knew that this was the last shred of Wynn’s

to leave the hospital, an arrogant male voice called out to him, “Wow, isn’t this Philip Clarke? Where are

see a handsome man standing in front of him. The man was wearing a full suit with a fruit basket and a Peppa Pig doll

you here?” Philip’s face immediately

Parker was his best buddy at university. But ever since Philip and Wynn got married, they became enemies because

asked him to come.” Wynn suddenly appeared and walked past Philip. With an apologetic smile,

said, “It’s okay, I’m Mila’s uncle after all. This is for Mila. I’ll go and pay the bills now.”

Philip’s fists turned white. He asked Wynn coldly, “Why did you loan money from

Or do you want Mila to be kicked out of the hospital tomorrow?” Wynn glared icily at Philip before

pop from their sockets out of anger at this scene. He felt his ego being

It’s all

for the longest time before heaving a sigh. He looked up at the blue sky and then dug out

rented house, Philip and Howard Lowe sat across each other. Howard was a slightly tanned and skinny man. He handed a debit card to

trembling as he took

We’re brothers,

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