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    For years, Sharon believed she had given Katelyn resources and an education that money couldn’t buy. Despite Katelyn contributing one billion, Sharon saw it merely aspensation for the separation that hadsted over 20 years. She felt this wasn’t enough and still expected more money from Katelyn.


    Jeff tried to intervene. “Stop it. Katelyn won’t help us,” he cautioned her. After all, he had yed the role of Katelyn’s father for many years and knew her character to some extent. Katelyn waspassionate, but once she made up her mind, it was final. Even if he were in Katelyn’s shoes, he wouldn’t want to get involved in such a mess.


    Annoyed, Sharon shot him a re. “Are your words supposed to be helpful? I’m doing this for our family. If you hadn’t dodged taxes, I wouldn’t need to ask Katelyn for help. Besides, she owes us that much. I just want to borrow some money from her. I’ll pay her backter.”


    Sharon’s tone was self-righteous, as if she was certain Katelyn would lend them the money. Yet, her n to “borrow” was just words. When would she return, and could she even return the money? It all depended on the Bailey family’s fortunes.


    Observing this, Lise barely concealed a smile. She believed she had figured out a way to persuade Katelyn to lend them money. Speaking gently, she said, “Regardless of the past, Katelyn is still part of our family. Now that we’re in a crisis, I’m sure she’ll help.”


    Jeff looked at her with mixed emotions. He chose not to argue further and sat down next to them. They seemed to have entirely overlooked the fact that Katelyn had vowed to sever ties with them in the hospital, even though she was visibly unwell.


    Additionally, he was frustrated with Lise’s attitude during the crisis. Still, she was his biological daughter, and he couldn’t be too severe with her. If only, he hoped, Katelyn would lend them the money.


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    Sharon held her phone in anticipation for a while, but Katelyn didn’t respond. Upon checking, she discovered that her number had been blocked.


    She went ballistic, cursing Katelyn furiously.


    “Bitch! How dare she block my number! Ungrateful little brat!”


    Lise looked on anxiously and asked in a panic, “How could this happen? Did Katelyn anticipate we’d ask for help and block your number in advance?” Her words only intensified Sharon’s anger.


    “As I always said, she’s ungrateful. All the years I spent raising her were a waste,” Sharon muttered through clenched teeth.


    Gritting her teeth, Sharon headed for the door. “I’m going to her ce. She can’t just hide from me.”


    Lise’s eyes sparkled mischievously as she quickly followed her mother.


    Meanwhile, Katelyn was at home preparing a tonic soup, ingredients in hand. Remembering how Neil hade to confront her earlier and spilled her soup, she was still seething.


    Her address had been leaked, and she feared Neil might show up again. After some thought, Katelyn decided it was time to move. She acted quickly, knowing she had other real estate properties besides the current one.


    She also owned arge and magnificent vi by the sea, which might be a good option.


    Katelyn hurried to pack her personal items and then called a movingpany to handle the rest. Fortunately, she hadn’t been in this ce for long and didn’t have much to pack—everything fit into fewer than 20 boxes.


    When Sharon and Lise arrived, they saw several moving trucks outside Katelyn’s house, with workers bustling about, loading boxes.


    Pointing at the logo of the movingpany, Lise eximed, “Look, Mom! Katelyn is really leaving. She’s trying to avoid us on purpose!”


    Sharon’s face contorted with anger as she clenched her teeth.


    “Ungrateful bitch! I’ll teach her a lesson.”


    With that, she rushed forward.


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