Chapter 724

“She’s really sick,” Kian said, his voice heavy with resignation. “Even if she has surgery, she’ll probably be bedridden for life.”
Mrs. Paterson had brought this on herself. Ophelia had done nothing but care—visiting, making her healthy soups, trying to be kind. If his mother hadn’t stirred up so much trouble, they could’ve been a happy family, looking forward to their baby.
But life doesn’t work on “what ifs”—only consequences.

Ophelia went quiet, processing. “How did this happen?”
Before the divorce, Mrs. Paterson had seemed fine—vibrant, even. How had it all gone downhill so fast?

“She faked being sick at first,” Kian said. “But now she’s actually sick. Lung cancer, heart problems… it’s all gotten worse. She missed the best chance for treatment.”

Ophelia nearly said, She deserves it. But this was still Kian’s mother. She bit her tongue.

After the call ended, she sat alone, thoughts swirling.
With Mrs. Paterson too sick to meddle now, did that change anything?
Did she still want the divorce?
She wasn’t sure anymore.

Suddenly, voices outside broke her train of thought. Peeking through the window, she saw Emilio facing off with her mother, Paloma.