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Chapter 217

Author: Bodhi Blossom
Victor was at the end of his rope. He'd grown up living a life of luxury. But in just one month, he'd fallen from the clouds straight into the mud.

He was falling apart. Right now, the person he feared the most was Daphne. The last call he wanted to see on his screen? Also hers.

"You're my mom… Of course I care about you. It's just that right now—"

Daphne cut him off coldly, refusing to take in any excuses, "Don't give me that useless crap! I'm sick. As my son, it's your duty to get the money for my treatment. I don't care how. You figure it out!"

And with that, she hung up without another word.

Victor slowly crouched down until he sat on the ground. Grabbing fistfuls of his hair, he was on the edge of losing his mind.

…

The run-in earlier that morning didn't really affect Natalie's mood. Her focus had completely shifted to her restoration work. Every step and every brushstroke demanded perfection.

After a full week of meticulous effort, she finally completed the restora
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