?Chapter 198:


    Excitement radiated from Chloe, her words tumbling out in a stream.


    Had Dn not noticed the genuine delight on Christina’s face, he probably would have stepped in and told his sister to dial back her matchmaking efforts. It was good to see Christina momentarily forget about the online drama, even if just for a brief moment.


    Meanwhile, Brendon stepped into the hospital room with a heavy burden on his face, Ynda trailing behind him.


    Ynda tried to ease his anxiety. “Brendon, don’t worry. I’m sure we’ll eventually meet Dr. Emmett,” she said gently.


    Watching Christina get dragged through the mud online had lifted Ynda’s spirits today.


    Patience was wearing thin for Brendon. “Eventually could mean forever. We can’t let Katie suffer like this indefinitely,” he said, his brow creased. One nce at his sister’s condition left him with a sharp ache in his chest.


    Annoyance flickered in Ynda’s eyes at his impatience, though she masked it and replied, “Katie mentioned that Christina might be able to contact Dr. Emmett and secure his treatment. Why not ask Christina for help?”


    Katie frowned, displeasure clear on her face. “Do you really believe that? Christina just got lucky in getting Dr. Emmett’s help. What makes you think she has enough pull to ask a favor and actually get it?”


    Ynda said, “Even so, isn’t it worth a shot? What if she pulls it off?”


    Deep down, Ynda secretly wished Christina would buckle under the online pressure and then take the fall if she failed to get Calvin involved.


    Dealing Christina a setback on two fronts, Ynda doubted Christina would hold up for long. A part of her even wondered just how far Christina’s pride could carry her.


    Joselyn’s heart tightened as she watched Katie shrink into herself in just a few days. A heavy sigh escaped her lips. “Actually, Ynda has a point. Why not let Christina give it a shot? Otherwise, when will Katie finally heal? Besides, Katie can’t skip the Hubbard family’s reunion banquet.”


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    Initially tempted to reject the idea of seeking Christina’s help, Katie changed her mind at the reminder of the approaching banquet. “Fine. I guess I’ll let Christina help, but don’t expect me to repay her any favors.”


    Joselyn replied immediately, “You will owe her nothing even if she helps you this time. Honestly, after all the assets and money we’ve given her, it’s the least she can do to repay us.”


    Katie scoffed. “She definitely owes our family plenty. If it weren’t for the generous settlement we gave her for the divorce, she’d still be scrambling to survive after all those years as a housewife.”


    A cold re hardened Joselyn’s features. “Yet, even after all that, she refuses to show an ounce of gratitude. Ever since the divorce, she’s done nothing but push back against us.”


    Measured hesitation flickered in Ynda’s eyes. “Maybe… Maybe Christina had her reasons. Otherwise, why would she end up as someone’s mistress after everything? Oh—I didn’t mean—” Her voice trailed off as she pressed a hand to her mouth, pretending to regret the slip.


    Curiosity shed across Joselyn’s face. “What do you mean by that?”


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