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.”

her face. “Sally, how will we manage such

barely contain her excitement. Yet, she immediately pretended to be sad and said, “You’re right, we can’t do without Grandpa. But Uncle Oliver and I

it.”

Loretta gave Oliver an indifferent look. “He is not a Hoffis by blood and has no right of inheritance. Besides, he’s

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doctor. He knows

silent. He clenched his fist and held his emotions in check. Darkness glimmered beneath his

couldn’t hide the excitement in

voice.

“Yes, that was done a

be your inheritance. Of course,

there as cold as ice. Mila

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

Sally’s hand tenderly. “Sally, you’re the best. Your grandpa would be glad

longer. She cleared

their attention