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79 Evelyn Confesses

Author: Willi Huma
last update Last Updated: 2025-12-12 12:02:26

Evelyn opened the hospital room door, having heard every word of the gossip outside.

The members of the West family gathered in the hallway immediately fell silent. Several women quickly put on fake smiles and walked up to her.

Evelyn, how is my father doing.

Vito is stable for now. He has already fallen asleep.

That is good. You must be exhausted, staying with him in the room all day.

Evelyn ignored the woman.

She turned her gaze to the middle aged man who had spoken earlier, the one known for his vicious tongue, Seth.

Catching her look, Seth felt a surge of excitement and hurried over. Did my father mention anything about the inheritance. Did he mention me.

Evelyn nodded.

Seth was overjoyed. Really. What did he say.

He said you are an unlucky person.

The smile froze on Seth’s face. The color drained from it in an instant.

Evelyn withdrew her gaze, walked past the crowded group,

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