Since Luciana dared to keep secrets from her, Katie found no remorse for disregarding Lucianaâs health.
After all, the only reason she kept Luciana around was for her goal to marry Mitchel.
After that, she didnât care whether Luciana died or lived.
âAlright,â Mr.
Gomez agreed.
Before Katie left, she glanced at Lucianaâs pale face, her smile darkening.
When Luciana emerged from the so-called therapy, her limbs felt weak, and her face had lost its color as though she had aged significantly in a mere moment.
âLuciana! Katie called out, hurrying to steady Luciana, who seemed on the verge of collapsing.
Luciana, holding her head in her hands, spoke with lips that had turned a shade paler.
âWhy are my hands trembling and my legs so feeble.
.
Katie assisted Luciana into the car, asking with a tone full of concern, âLuciana, you didnât take the medicine I gave you exactly as prescribed, did you?â
Luciana confessed, âI accidentally spilled it one day, and then there was none left for me to take.
â
âI knew something was wrong! Why didnât you tell me about it? I could have brought you more!â
âDidnât you mention that the medicine is hard to come by?â Luciana whispered, âI didnât want to impose on you.
â
âLuciana, youâre being too polite with me.
â Katieâs voice grew tender, her face breaking into a gentle smile.
âIâm here for you.
How could you hesitate to ask for my assistance?â
Katie retrieved a bottle of medicine from the car and handed it to Luciana.
âThis was acquired by a friend from overseas.
Knowing itâs scarce, I made sure to have extras on hand, just in case you needed it urgently.
â
Luciana accepted the medicine, offering a smile in return.
âThank you, Katie.
â
âJust make sure you take it as directed, or it wonât do its job,â
Katie cautioned her.
The medicine in question was crucial for Luciana to get a good nightâs sleep.
Her stop taking medicine had led to frequent night awakenings, leaving her unable to find rest.
The toll on her mental well-being was becoming increasingly apparent.
As long as she had this medicine, her nights were peaceful.
Luciana expressed her thanks warmly, âKatie, youâre incredibly kind.
â
âLuciana, how many times must I tell you? Thereâs no need for such formality with me.
â Katie, feigning irritation and locking eyes with Luciana, said, âYouâve always been like a mother to me in my heart.
Do you still see me as an outsider?â
Lucianaâs face softened as she met Katieâs gaze.
âKatie, in my eyes, youâre like a daughter-in-lawâ¦â
Lucianaâs voice trailed off.
When âdaughter-in-lawâ escaped her Lips, those words seemed to strike her suddenly.
The next moment, her hands flew to Katieâs throat, her voice rising in a frenzy.
âYou⦠You will bring my son to ruin.
I will not let you harm him! I will not let you!â
Caught completely off guard, Katie found herself being forcefully pushed down into the car seat by Luciana.
Luciana, who had always maintained her strength through regular exercise, now had her gaunt fingers gripping Katieâs throat Like iron bands, tightening with every passing second.
It seemed she wouldnât cease until Katie was devoid of breath.