Jean could only relent.

He did not want to spend his own money, but Nina did not have any money with her either.

Seeing that Jean had nothing else to say, she took Luca’s hand and led her out of the ward.

The two women went to the basement parking lot without saying a word. After they got into Nina’s car, Nina broke the silence. “I’m sorry that you had to see that.”

“It’s fine,” Luca said as she fastened her seatbelt. “Every family has its own problems. I can understand that.”

Nina sighed as she stepped on the gas pedal. She said, “That brother of mine isn’t anyone decent. I think he has his eye on you, so you ought to be careful. Let me know if he starts harassing you. I’ll give him an earful.”

“He can’t harass me,” Luca said. She was not going to hold back.

She thought that Nina had nothing to apologize for. After all, her brother was irredeemable…

If she had not appeared at the hospital today, Jean would not have set his sights on her.

“In any case, you’ll have to be careful. He’s been a different person ever since he got out of prison. Even I have to be wary of him,” Nina said. If she did not, Jean might have looted the mansion clean.

Luca smiled. “Maybe he needs a job.”

“I’ve recommended him to a few places, but he’s greedy and lazy. He can’t do anything well, so I eventually gave up,” Nina said with a sigh.

The car arrived at Luca’s apartment. Luca said thanks to Nina, then stepped out.

After watching Nina’s car leave, she slowly returned to the apartment.

She remembered the days when she and Jean were studying overseas. Jean back then was sensible and respectful, and she did not remember if he had any bad habits.

Things were so different now…

Jean’s personality had totally changed. She would not have recognized him if not that his face was unforgettable.

Was she the catalyst that caused his change?

Luca did not think she had to be sorry for what happened to Jean. However, she thought that she owed Nina so much. Jean would not have revealed his true colors if that incident had not happened, and Nina would not have to suffer so much.

Luca sighed…

After leaving Luca’s neighborhood, Nina went back to the mansion. She hesitated for a long time before linking the bank account with Percy’s money to her banking app, then transferred the money she owed Luca.

She was very unwilling to access the bank account…

She tried to save up to repay Percy the money he spent on her. Unfortunately, Anna’s illness would eat up a large portion of her savings.

Nina looked at the debit card in her hand dejectedly. It seemed that she would not be able to leave Percy for now.

Earlier, she was quite at ease. Once she had enough money, she would be able to break up with Percy, but now…

She could not be relieved when she thought that she would have to stay by that man’s side.

Even so, she could not neglect Anna at the hospital. She knew that she could not rely on Jean.

She transferred some of the money to another bank account, then kept the debit card at a safe place before going to Anna’s house.

Nina packed Anna’s toiletries and some of her other personal belongings, then went to the hospital.

She asked for Anna’s room at the front desk, then went to the room carrying two bags of Anna’s belongings. She had only opened the door when she heard Anna yelling, “Can’t I stay in a private ward? I want to stay in a private ward.”

“Mom, the nurse said that the deposit is only enough for a three-bedder,” Jean said gruffly, which exacerbated Anna’s irritation. When he saw Nina come into the ward, he stood up and said, “What took you so long?”

“It takes time to pack up,” Nina said impassively and placed the bags on the floor.

Anna glanced at her and ordered imperiously, “You’ve come at the right time. Go and pay up. Let the doctor know that I want to stay in a private ward. I’m not going to stay in this dirty three-bedder with other people.”

A private ward cost more than double the three-bedder Anna was in now. Nina was not going to let Anna have her way this time. “Jean’s house is a hundred times dirtier than this, and I haven’t heard you complain about it. You even help him clean up.”

Anna could tell that Nina was not going to obey her. She yelled more loudly, “That’s not the same! We’re family, and a little bit of dirt won’t hurt. I’m in the hospital now, and it’s full of germs. I won’t want to get sick with something else.”

“If you get sick with something else, the doctors can cure you. You’re lucky to have a bed here, so don’t be so picky. In any case, I can only afford a normal ward,” Nina said.

Earlier, Percy had paid for Anna’s private ward. Since then, Anna thought that she deserved better.

Anna grunted coldly. “I know you have money. Mr. Mallory must be giving you a lot of pocket money every month. You know what you are? You’re a cheapskate. It’s not like I’m asking a lot from you. To think that I’ve suffered so much raising you!” Anna changed her attitude toward Nina after knowing that she was not going to get to stay in a private ward.

“Yes, I’m a cheapskate. This cheapskate paid for your consultation and stay in the hospital. Have I ever mistreated you? I’ve just given you your monthly living expenses. It’s still in your handbag, right? I had to borrow money from my friend to pay the deposit. If I’m a cheapskate, what about Jean? Jean is older than me, and he’s only been a bum ever since he’s released from prison. He’s never given you a single cent, and he’s not paying for your hospital stay this time either. If I’m a cheapskate, what is he then? Is he saving up for something more important? I’m doing my best to sustain your lifestyle, but you’re treating him like some deity that needs constant offerings. Can you be a little more reasonable, Mom?” Nina said.

Jean was getting hot in the face by Nina’s tirade. He pointed a finger at her and said, “Shut up! Mom only wants a better room, but you complain so much. If you don’t want to pay for the room, just keep your mouth shut!”

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“I’m only telling it as it is. Why, are you feeling embarrassed? Are you afraid that other people might hear about the loser you really are?” Nina said mockingly.

Other than Anna, there were two other patients with their families in the ward. A total of ten people heard what Nina said.

Naturally, Jean felt extremely humiliated.

Anna was at a loss for a reply for a moment, though she eventually huffed, “I only want to change my ward. You don’t have to talk so much. Fine then, I want to get out now. Go ahead and let me die.” Belongs to - All rights reserved.

“Alright, then. Here are your documents. You can let the doctor know that you want to be discharged.” Nina took out a bunch of things from her handbag and threw it at Anna.