Chapter 212

Reece and Andrea noticed Jamar and Joshua walking toward Phoebe’s group and quickly followed. Maddox raised an eyebrow. “Something you need?” Were they trying to invite themselves along for the outing?

Jamar smiled. “We need to talk to Phoebe.”

Phoebe looked at them blankly. “Talk to me! About what?”

Jamar, flashing a friendly yet calculated smile, said, “Mom fainted last night and was hospitalized.” He knew that if he asked to speak with Phoebe privately, she would probably ignore him. So, he deliberately announced it in front of everyone.

Phoebe was surprised for a moment. “Tydia actually fainted!?”

“It’s probably from all the stress Cain and Sienna caused her.”

She sighed and asked flatly, “And? If she fainted, she’s in the hospital now, right? What does that have to do with me?”

Judging by the Jenkins brothers’ expressions, Lydia was fine. And even were she seriously ill, Phoebe wouldn’t visit her. Jamar hadn’t expected such a cold response. He coughed awkwardly. “We’re heading to the hospital later. Just wanted to ask if you’d like to come.”

Phoebe shook her head immediately. “No, thanks.”

Joshua stared at her with an unfamiliar look. “She’s your mother. Are you really that heartless!”

The old Phoebe had always been warm and caring. If she had heard Mom was in the hospital, she would have dropped everything and rushed to be by her side. But now! She was so cold, so indifferent. Joshua couldn’t accept it.

Phoebe laughed lightly. “Didn’t we cut ties a long time ago! Stop expecting anything from me. We have nothing to do with each other anymore.”

“No matter what happens to anyone in the Jenkins family, I won’t care. And it’s none of my business,” she emphasized. “Please remember this. And next time, don’t come bothering me again.”

Joshua clenched his jaw. “You’re really ruthless.”

Phoebe flashed him a bright, dazzling smile. “Thanks for the compliment.”

Joshua was so frustrated he couldn’t even speak… Phoebe always knew how to get under his skin. But she was done wasting time on them.

She turned to Maddox and the others. “So, about that boat trip you mentioned—I think it sounds great.”

Maddox smiled, subtly blocking Joshua’s view of Phoebe. The Jenkins brothers were so annoying, always coming around to bother her. “Then it’s settled. My brother owns a yacht here—I’ll take us out to sea.”

Phoebe and the others nodded enthusiastically. “Sounds great.”

Anders watched enviously from the side. “Damn it. I got stuck with these three lovers. Otherwise, I could’ve gone with Phoebe’s group.”

Phoebe, always perceptive, noticed Andrea’s reaction. She thought for a moment, then turned to her. “Do you want to come with us?”

Andrea’s eyes lit up. “I can’t!”

Phoebe nodded and smiled. “Of course.”

Andrea cheered excitedly. “Yes! I want in!”

Phoebe chuckled. “Then it’s settled.”

Andrea quickly dragged her suitcase over and stood beside Phoebe. She waved at her former group members with a singular expression. “Our group is disbanded. You guys can go have fun on your own.”

That would make those losers green with envy. Reece and the other two were speechless. “Look at this traitor acting all high and mighty…” But they couldn’t deny it—they were jealous. They also wanted to go. Too bad Phoebe’s group didn’t invite them.

Back home, they were top-tier celebrities who were treated like kings wherever they went. But here, they were completely abandoned. Damn it.

The guests had received their phones back, including the ones provided by the show. They were allowed to use their own money along with the prize money they had earned. For once, the production team was being generous.

Phoebe’s group took a taxi to the coast, while Maddox called his brother to borrow the yacht. Meanwhile, Reece turned to the Jenkins brothers. “So, what’s next for you guys?”

Jamar sighed. “We’re going to the hospital to check on Mom.”

Reece nodded. “Alright. You guys go ahead. I’ll find a hotel to stay in.”

And with that, the three parted ways. Reece booked a room in a five-star hotel but was feeling down. He opened his group chat and sent a message.

Kerre: [Let’s drink.] Leon: [You’re back already!] Reeve: [Come to Darmechia and drink with me.] Iron: Go wash your face and sleep. Maybe you’ll have better dreams in the morning. Frank: [Dianan, did horarberak fry your brain!]

Reece sighed bitterly at their responses.

Keçer: [Didn’t we promise to always be there for each other?] Leon: [Beint you also say we should cut flesh.] Frank: [We can still unfriend you, you know!] Reece: Screw you guys.

Chapter 212

After bantering for a while, Reece brought up Lydia’s hospitalization. Leon hadn’t heard about it, so he called Jamar to check in. Jamar reassured him. “She’s fine now.”

Leon then asked, “Why did she faint?”

Jamar hesitated. “I’ll let you see for yourself.” After hanging up, he sent Leon the video from last night.

Sienna, he was speechless. “Damn. Cain’s got some serious nerve.”

Leon clicked on it and watched. When he saw Cain curled up in bed with Sienna… Then, when he saw Lydia beating Cain with a broom, he burst out laughing. Last time, he hugged Sienna and got kicked across the room by Phoebe. This time, Cain got the beating of his life from Lydia.

“Finally, some justice!” So he went to Ollie’s office to share the video. Ollie watched it with a complicated expression. “Once Dad gets back, Cain’s gonna have it even worse.”

Leon grinned. “He deserves it.”

The two exchanged a look and suddenly felt excited about Cain’s impending doom.

At the hospital, Joshua and Jamar went to Lydia’s hospital room. When Lydia saw that Phoebe wasn’t with them, disappointment flashed across her face. She couldn’t help but ask, “Did you not tell Phoebe?”

Jamar felt a pang of sadness and replied, “We did. She just didn’t come.” Then, he repeated his conversation with Phoebe word-for-word, hoping his mother would finally understand. Phoebe was serious about cutting ties with them.

Joshua sighed and added, “She’s completely heartless now. She won’t come see you.”

Lydia’s expression darkened. Her chest felt tight, and her eyes burned with unshed tears. She had never imagined that even if she collapsed in the hospital, Phoebe wouldn’t come. Seeing her sons staring at her, her face hardened.

“What are you looking at? This is your fault—always causing trouble and driving Phoebe away!” Now, looking at the three of them, she was even more annoyed. Cain wasn’t the only one who was doomed tonight. By the end of the evening, all three brothers were suffering under Lydia’s wrath.

Just as they sat down for dinner, Joshua and Jamar’s phones started buzzing non-stop. They checked their messages—and suddenly lost their appetites.