Chapter 261

I nodded, remaining silent. Abigail suddenly fixed her gaze on me, her expression serious. "You really don't need to stay here to take care of her." She stepped closer, enunciating each word carefully. "I can hire two caregivers to take turns looking after Lana." Hearing her words, I offered a faint smile. No matter how professional a caregiver might be, they could never care for Lana the way a family member would. With Lana's surgery approaching, I couldn't afford any risks. Abigail's words carried an unspoken meaning. Lana wasn't my biological sister. What I had done for her was already more than enough. Why go to such lengths? What could I possibly gain? I suddenly found it laughable. The Abigail I thought had changed was, deep down, still the same selfish and indifferent woman. I took a deep breath and shook my head lightly. "It's fine. I'll take care of her myself." Abigail's expression tightened, as if she wanted to say more. But I explained softly, "Lana has no family.