Chapter 20

“Then I’ll say I can’t cure this illness and bring your mother home. I’ll see if she’ll contribute to the medical expenses!” Old Mr. Kelleigh said angrily.

“But what if she sues us?” First Uncle said worriedly.

Second Uncle hurriedly added, “Yes, she was a top law student and even a lawyer. Furthermore, with her backing… that powerful figure is probably involved. If they sue us, we probably won’t win.”

Old Mr. Kelleigh rubbed his chin. His expression was grim as he said, “Then you three cover the remaining three-quarters of the medical bill.”

“You want us to cover the expenses?” Third Aunt asked hastily.

“What else? Wait for that brat to sue us?” Old Mr. Kelleigh glared angrily at his daughter. “If you don’t contribute to these medical expenses, don’t expect a penny from the expropriation compensation!”

Third Aunt remained silent. Although she was a married daughter, the family had promised her a share of the expropriation compensation.

The entire family’s hopes rested on this compensation. If Grace sued, she might also receive a portion.

The large family exchanged glances. Finally, they agreed to pool the money from the three families.

Grace returned to her grandmother’s ward. Her grandmother was asleep, so Grace sat by the bed and silently watched her. The woman who had always protected her was now old and needed Grace’s protection. If she had the money, Grace wouldn't hesitate to pay all her grandmother’s medical expenses herself, but her current circumstances made it impossible.

She had mentioned the expropriation compensation, hoping her grandfather and First Uncle would provide adequate medical care for her grandmother. If funds were insufficient, she would fight for her grandmother's rights and use the compensation to secure her grandmother's remaining years.

She felt helpless.

After some time, as dusk settled, Grace left the ward only when the nurse entered to check on her grandmother.

Leaving the inpatient section, she unexpectedly saw a figure exiting the clinic—Brian.

Grace was stunned. She never expected to encounter him here, and he was alone.

Brian noticed her. His eyes lit up slightly. He approached and said, “What a coincidence.”

“It is,” she replied, turning to leave.

He stopped her. “Speaking of which, last time I treated you to a meal, you had an unpleasant experience. Let me treat you to dinner again today, as an apology for the last time.”

Grace knew he referred to her meeting his ex-girlfriend, Emily Theller. She used to see Emily's news frequently online, but recently, there had been nothing—as if she'd vanished from show business.

“What happened to your ex-girlfriend?” Grace blurted out, immediately regretting her question.

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