Chapter 29

Fia could hear the commotion inside her grandma’s ward when she arrived outside. She quickly walked in. Then, she heard her eldest aunt’s, Beth Lawson’s, sharp screech as soon as she stepped into the room. “You must be getting senile! What right do you have to give that project that Uncle Maxwell and you worked for to Fia? Isn’t it enough that she stole Esme’s rightful place as Mrs. Maxwell? Is that still not enough?!” “Please, Beth! I beg you! Mom’s health is deteriorating!” “Who do you think she’s fooling? She’s always been healthy! The only reason that she’s admitted to the hospital is because she wants to use this as an excuse to stop Fia from divorcing Conrad!” “Beth! Mom isn’t pretending!” When Echo saw that her mother was so angry that her face was turning pale, she stood up with difficulty to pull at Beth’s arm. “Don’t touch me! It’s all thanks to you that our family’s reputation is destroyed! Your daughter and you are birds of a feather!” Beth pushed Echo away and advan