---- Chapter 65 Wendy tuned Mary out completely. Clearly, not a single word got through to her. She stared at Mary's moving lips, and a dull ringing built up in her ears. "Since you've landed yourself a sugar daddy who gave you that fancy car, even if you can't help with the company , the least you can do is give us some cash." Mary finally laid her cards on the table, her tone flat and entitled , like it was the most reasonable thing in the world.

"y don't have any money," Wendy said, lifting her gaze to meet hers. "Since I turned 19 -aside from one year of college tuition -everything I have, I earned working part-time jobs. "If you're here for alimony, you can take the legal route." That wiped the smug look off Mary's face. Her mouth twisted in displeasure. "Alimony? Your dad and I don't need your pocket change. "If the company weren't ina tight spot , I wouldn't even be asking.

And this isn't about asking -it's about the fact that we raised you. It's your turn to give back." Wendy suddenly smiled. "Yet, here you are. I don't know how your business is doing, but I know when things were going well, you never handed me ---- a dime. And now that things are bad, you expect me to cough up money? "Jenna's been working for years, and she's taken plenty more from the family account than I ever did. Have you gone to her?

"If [remember right, that baby she aborted had a rich father. You should go to her. She's your favorite daughter, isn't she? Just ask, and she'll give you whatever you want," Wendy said sarcastically. "Don't give me that crap! If you don't want to help, fine-but don't sit there and stir up drama between us!" Mary shrieked. Wendy took a small step back, her expression colder than ever. "First off, I don't have money. Second, even if I did, I wouldn't give it to you for no reason.

"And lastly, don't come to the hospital again unless you need actual medical help. This is a place for patients, not a playground for your tantrums." She turned and walked away. Mary stared after her, mouth opening and closing like she wanted to say something but couldn't find the words. "T knew you were ungrateful! You're nothing compared to Jenna. It's a good thing James didn't give you a cent.

Once Jenna marries into the Frank family, there'll be plenty of money coming in," Mary said haughtily. 1 Wendy heard her, but it didn't faze her in the slightest . She kept walking until she was out of sight. ---- Back on the rooftop, Mary pulled out her phone. The tight crease between her brows began to ease, but her gaze darkened with spite. If Wendy wanted to cut ties, that was fine-she wouldn't play nice either. But for Wendy, the whole confrontation barely left a mark.

What mattered more was ensuring no one from the Sanders family disturbed Robert. She instructed the nurses to screen all visitors and block her family from entering the ward. James found out about it, but he said nothing. His silence was as good as his approval. Later that day, Jenna showed up with lunch, only to be stopped at the nurses' station. "We can bring the food to the patient, but you're not allowed in," a nurse said.

She tightened her grip on the handle of the thermal container and frowned. "Who do you think you're talking to? Do you even know who Iam?" The nurse apologized politely. "The family requested restricted access. It's hospital policy, and we have to follow it. Please don't make this harder than it needs to be." Jenna scowled. "There's no way I wouldn't have known about that if it were true. This has to be Wendy's doing. She really thinks keeping me out will stop me from showing Mr.

Frank ---- Senior I care?" The nurse blinked, then frowned. "What's your problem? These are standard hospital procedures. Why are you dragging Dr. Sanders into this?" What Jenna didn't know was that her reputation at the hospital was already in the gutter. The staff just hadn't made it obvious-until now. Seeing the nurse speak up for Wendy only made Jenna more furious. She ground her teeth and snapped, "What's your name? I'm reporting you!" Just then, the elevator dinged, and James stepped out.

Jenna caught sight of him from across the lobby. In an instant, her fury vanished, replaced with a pitiful look of hurt and sorrow.