Chapter 288

Chapter 288:

“Does my grandfather’s situation concern you?” Susan looked at Esteban and asked. “There’s now a chance to save him. I won’t let anyone stop me.”

Mara quickly responded, “Oh, Susan, why would we stop you? We’re just worried you’re being deceived. You’re gambling with your grandfather’s life!”

“Do you even care about my grandfather?” Susan retorted sarcastically.

Obviously, Mara did not. She rushed here as soon as she heard the news, intending merely to prevent Susan’s grandfather from undergoing the surgery. However, upon arrival, Mara noticed that the doctor seemed suspicious, heavily disguised, and not at all like a typical doctor! She figured Susan must have been duped, which delighted Mara as it would surely make Esteban even more disillusioned with Susan.

Susan trusted a fraudulent doctor for the treatment. She was completely thoughtless!

“How could I not care? Would I be here if I didn’t?” Mara approached Madisyn, attempting to remove her mask, but Madisyn quickly grabbed her wrist.

Mara glared at Madisyn and demanded, “Who are you? You won’t fool Susan, and certainly not us. No real doctor hides their face like you do!” Madisyn shook off Mara’s grip.

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Mara stumbled and fell, injuring her arm.

Esteban scowled and helped Mara up. He then fixed a stern gaze on Madisyn, asking, “Who in the hell are you? How dare you scam in a hospital!”

Madisyn ignored them and proceeded into the operating room. Esteban tried to stop her but was unsuccessful.

He turned to Susan and said, “Susan, I’ve been tough on you since you were a child because I wanted you to turn out well. Look at what you’ve done now! How could you resort to a fraudulent doctor for your grandfather’s treatment?”

Mara chimed in, “Yes, Susan, you don’t understand how much your father cares about you. He truly hopes you’ll strive hard and continue the Riggs family’s legacy.”

Susan regarded Esteban with a cold stare. Strive hard? She had never had a tutor as a child; she had to eavesdrop on Jada’s lessons to learn piano on her own, yet she would be punished for not performing well! She was always made to wear Jada’s worn-out clothes, never owning anything new herself, yet Esteban would criticize her sense of style whenever he saw her. He always found fault with her!

Susan didn’t feel like talking to them any longer, so she sat down, waiting anxiously. While she trusted Madisyn, nerves still gnawed at her. She hoped her grandfather would come through okay.

Mara whispered to Esteban, “Darling, try not to be so harsh on Susan. She’s probably very stressed.”

Esteban’s expression grew somber. He remained silent, looking let down.

Mara was satisfied, believing her manipulation had worked. “Darling, we have issues to address at the company. Let’s head back.”

“No, let’s wait a moment,” Esteban replied quietly, taking a seat. Mara was surprised. When she came to her senses, she clenched her fists tightly, her nails digging into her palms. She had hoped Esteban would be completely disillusioned with Susan and lose all desire to speak with her, but he chose to stay by her side!

Was their family bond that strong? Mara felt a surge of jealousy. She had always been fond of Esteban, but Susan’s mother had won his affection first. After Susan’s mother died, though Mara took her place, Esteban’s concern for Susan never waned. She had no choice but to sabotage Susan, hoping to turn her into a disappointment that would never meet Esteban’s expectations.

Yet, somehow, even without a piano teacher, Susan performed beautifully. When Esteban complained about Susan’s outdated clothes, he would occasionally ask her to buy new clothes for Susan.

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