Chapter 171
Chapter 171
Keith was clearly asking that on purpose. It was just too much.
“Mr. Sinclair, it’s late. If there’s nothing else, you should get some rest. I just left the office, so I’ll head back now. See you tomorrow p>
After hanging up, Keith pushed the door open and got out of the car. The gloom from earlier vanished, and his mood instantly lifted.
The next morning, Autumn didn’t wake until seven–thirty.
The first thing she saw was a message from Keith.
“Remember not to have breakfast today. Otherwise, the check–up will make your stomach uncomfortable. Head over first; I’ll be at the hospital before nine p>
Reading it, Autumn felt a warm glow in her chest. It was nice to be thought of.
But a second later, she reminded herself not to rely too much on anyone.
Otherwise, the ending could be even worse than now.
If she went through something like this again, she’d lose what little she had left to love.
She had to keep reminding herself to stay clear–headed, never again becoming that lovesick fool.
When Autumn arrived at the hospital, it was only eight–thirty.
She went straight to the floor where Peter’s office was.
As soon as the elevator doors opened, she was surprised to see Jasmine standing there, supporting a middle- aged woman while waiting for the lift.
When she got a clear look at the woman’s face, Autumn recognized her–it was Jasmine’s mother.
This floor was the oncology department.
So, Jasmine’s mother must have cancer too?
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Jasmine froze for a moment upon seeing Autumn, then lifted her chin high and sneered.
“Well, if it isn’t Miss Lewis. What brings you here. Don’t tell me you’ve got cancer too?
“You know what they say when arrogance reaches its peak, disaster follows. Looks like karma caught up to you real quick
“That’s why people shouldn’t get too full of themselves. You never know when retribution will strike, don’t you think p>
Who would have thought she’d run into Autumn first thing in the morning while bringing her mom for a check-
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up?
Just her luck.
When enemies crossed paths, tempers always flared.
Autumn looked at Jasmine’s arrogant expression and curved her lips into a cold smile.
“So, you believe that saying too? When it comes to arrogance, I could never compare to you and your lot, could I?
“As for the matter of framing my uncle back then, we haven’t settled that yet. Don’t be in such a hurry, Miss Far -we’ll take our time with that old score.
“After all, what goes around comes around. Sooner or later, it’ll be your turn to fall. Don’t you agree p>
Fuming, Jasmine stepped into the elevator and deliberately bumped into Autumn, snapping, “Stop trying to scare me. You’re just an orphan. What could you possibly use to clear your uncle’s name?
“Let me tell you the truth. Back then, it was only with the Lewis family’s help that my family got that sum of money and walked away without consequences.
“So, what if you’re the Lewis family’s precious daughter? Your father and two brothers still sided with Luna over you p>
At that, she couldn’t help admiring her aunt and Luna’s skill.
They’d taken a losing hand and somehow turned it into a royal flush.
It was also thanks to the Lewis family finding them a lawyer that they’d won the case, taken the money, and left without trouble.
The amount hadn’t been much, but for their family at the time, it was a fortune.
Autumn showed little reaction to Jasmine’s words.
She had already guessed as much.
Still, there was a faint sting. If the Lewis family hadn’t helped back then, her uncle wouldn’t have ended up in such a miserable situation.
“We never framed your uncle. Don’t go making baseless accusations when you’ve got no proof p>
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