The Wrong Woman

Chapter 289

Mila tucked Zach’s hand back under the blanket and asked calmly,” Dr. Hoffis, I wonder why you called me here?”

Oliver slowly got to his feet and adjusted his glasses. There was a hint of suspicion in his sharp gaze as he stared at her.

He walked over to the bedside as if something was on his mind. “I think you should come and visit my very ill father. It’s a courtesy you

owe as a guest.”

“I’m sorry to be rude.” Mila lowered her head apologetically.

At first, she feared that seeing Zach seriously ill would make her lose control and expose herself. But her fears faded once she realized that Zach was faking his illness.

Loretta laid down her towel and ran her fingers through Zach’s silvery

hair. She choked back tears and mumbled, “Zach, please wake up. What will I do when you’re gone?”

Sally rushed to Loretta’s side and held her arm in comfort. “Grandma, don’t get too upset. You’ll still have me with you even if Grandpa is

gone.”

with a hopeful look on her face. “Sally, how will

and said, “You’re right, we can’t do without Grandpa. But Uncle Oliver and I won’t let him down if

it.”

this.” Loretta gave Oliver an indifferent look. “He is not a Hoffis by blood and

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He knows nothing about

remained silent. He clenched his fist and held his emotions in check. Darkness glimmered beneath his gold-rimmed glasses.

a will?” Sally couldn’t hide the excitement in

voice.

that was done a long time

property are to be your inheritance. Of course,

Oliver stood there as cold as

I want is for Grandpa to be healthy and get better soon.” Sally

the

She cleared her throat and

had their attention on