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    Katelyn’s remarks cut sharply, exposing the maniptive tactics of the two women.


    When Sharon and Lise had no use for her, they had maligned her, wishing her the worst. Now, in need of her assistance, they switched tactics, sweet-talking her. Katelyn wondered if they really thought she was that gullible.


    Sharon’s eyes shed with anger, brimming with bitterness. Before she could retort, Lise intervened.


    Looking disheartened, Lise said sadly, “Katelyn, is this really how you see your family? Did you ever think about how your words would hurt us?” Internally, Lise was frustrated with Sharon. She couldn’t understand why Sharon was unable to maintain herposure today. They shouldn’t be antagonizing Katelyn—at least not before getting what they wanted.


    Katelyn’s expression turned disdainful as she stepped back, putting distance between herself and the two women.


    “I have no family here. Don’te any closer.”


    Initially, she had just wanted to watch the drama unfold, but she was taken aback by Lise’s willingness to resort to any tactic, to say anything to meet her goals.


    Unable to contain her anger, Sharon shouted, “Katelyn, you’ve gone too far!” She wished she could get off the bed and beat Katelyn to vent her frustration.


    Lise clenched her teeth in frustration. She wondered how Sharon had ever managed to keep her position as Mrs. Bailey with such poor judgment. Sharoncked even the basic patience required to handle such situations.


    As Sharon’s face contorted with anger, Katelyn couldn’t help but let out a mockingugh.


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    “Mrs. Bailey, you’re quite energetic for someone who’s just gone through surgery. If you’re going to put on an act, at least make it believable.”


    Sarcasm dripped from Katelyn’s every word. Her detachment only fueled Lise’s irritation, but she kept her anger in check.


    In a voice filled with grievance, Lise said, “Katelyn, do you have to be so sarcastic? Don’t you remember the doctor’s orders? Mom needs peace and can’t be stressed.” Her words jogged Sharon’s memory, prompting her to clutch her chest dramatically while lying on the bed, her breathingbored. She pointed a trembling finger at Katelyn.


    “Katelyn, you’ve truly let me down.”


    A look of boredom swept over Katelyn; her patience was wearing thin. She suddenly realized that staying to watch the performance had been a mistake. Instead of wasting more time, she said, “Continue with your act. I have to go now.” With those words, she turned to leave. However, before she could reach the door, Lise rushed over and blocked her way.


    Despite her desire to keep up the act, Lise couldn’t help but shift tactics. Biting her lip, she tried a different approach.


    Pointing to Sharon, who was still ying her part, Lise snapped, “Katelyn, I know you have a kind heart. Look at Mom. Thepany’s crisis has been overwhelming for her. You have the means. Why not help us?”


    Eventually, Lise’s voice softened. “The Bailey family is where youe from. If you ever face troubles in the future, we’ll be there for you. Helping us now would be helping yourself.”


    Katelyn furrowed her brows tightly, realizing Lise was very skilled at changing the subject. She threw up her hands in resignation. “I don’t have any money.”


    Sharon, who had been pretending to be frail on the bed, suddenly sat upright.


    She eximed, “How can you not have money? Didn’t you just give us a billion not too long ago?”


    With a derisive smile, Katelyn replied, “We have no rtionship now. Why would you shamelessly ask me for money? I truly don’t have any. When I left the Bailey family’s residence, I left everything behind except my clothes.”


    As she left, Sharon had insisted on rifling through her suitcase, ensuring she hadn’t taken anything else from the Bailey family.


    “No money? Why don’t you go and borrow some?”


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