From Hatred to Passionate Love Amelia Hart

Chapter 721 Heart Problems, Surgery Required "Last night's surgery fees, including medication and consultation fees," the nurse said, "have already accumulated to several tens of thousands of dollars. You need to pay immediately, or we won't be able to continue administering medication." Debra's eyes widened. "What? More debt? That's impossible! When Brandon brought him to the hospital yesterday, I saw him pay $30,000 directly! How could $30,000 be gone in just one night?" "Here's the bill. You can check it yourself." "Letsee!" Debra snatched it away. "So expensive!" The nurse explained, "The patient has a heart problem and needs a stent. If we use imported materials, the cost will be even higher." "Higher?" Debra asked, "How much more at least?" "At least a hundred thousand dollars," the nurse replied. "You'll need to discuss the specifics with the doctor, including the surgery and medication." "We've already spent over $30,000, and now we need to spend another hundred thousand? Are you robbing us?" Debra's voice was sharp and piercing. The nurse, seeing she was not someone to mess with, picked up the tray and walked out. "Talk to the attending physician." "Hey, stop, cback! What kind of attitude is that? I'm not done asking questions!" Debra cursed under her breath, glanced at the bill in her hand, crumpled it up, and threw it in the trash. "In the past, a hundred thousand dollars would have been enough forto buy a platinum bag." She looked again at Brent lying on the hospital bed. "After all these years with you, I haven't enjoyed much of your wealth. Even Isabella was sent to you and didn't stay with me. I thought by leaving me, her third-party mother, she could escape her shameful origins, but she got dragged into this too." "And now, you're sick, and the company is on the brink of bankruptcy. No one dares to lend money to take over. The only one who can save The Mitchells is Mr. Davis. If he steps in, it will definitely work." "But he's Penelope's husband. He'll definitely give the company's shares to Penelope. Penelope hatesso much; there's no way I'll get a share. Besides, her biological mother is Nicole. Nicole would love to crushand won't leavea dime!" "Maybe..." Debra's face changed. "She wouldn't makepay the money back, would she?" The more Debra thought about it, the more panicked she became.

It was very likely! Because she was Brent's mistress, and all the money she spent was Brent's, which was marital property between Brent and Nicole. Nicole owned half of it! If Nicole demanded in court that Debra return all the money Brent spent on her over the past twenty years, what would she do? She couldn't afford it! She had already spent it all! That would be a huge amount! "If we want you to pay it back, you can't escape." Penelope walked in. "Because the money you spent is marital property between Brent and my mom. It's unethical, and the court can order you to return it." Debra was startled to see her. "When did you get here?" "I've been here for a while." "Perfect timing." Debra handed her the bill. "Your dad has a heart problem and needs surgery and a stent. It requires a lot of money. You should pay for it." Penelope looked at her. "Are you orderingaround?" "The person lying in that hospital bed is your dad," Debra said. "Aren't you going to save him? Are you just going to watch him die?" Penelope smiled slightly. "Over the years, he's spent at least a few million dollars on you. Now you can't even cup with a hundred thousand to save him?" "I didn't spend his money!" Debra immediately denied it, afraid Penelope would make her pay it back. "Don't talk nonsense. Do you have any proof?" "If you wantto provide proof, I can have someone collect it right away." Hearing this, Debra's temper immediately softened. She had no power or influence and couldn't fight back. Besides, she was indeed in the wrong.

"I didn't mean that. Don't misunderstand." Debra smiled. "Now is not the tto settle accounts; it's a matter of life and death. If your dad dies, can you live with your conscience?" Penelope pulled out a chair and sat down, looking unhurried and calm.

"He never treatedas his daughter. Why should I treat him as my dad?" Penelope said. "In his heart, he only acknowledges Isabella. He didn't even wantas a daughter back then; it was my mom who insisted on having me." Debra shook her head. "No way, Brent isn't like that." "He said it to my face yesterday. How could it be false?" "Are you really heartless enough to watch him die? He's your dad, your biological dad!" Penelope shrugged. "We only share blood, not feelings." Just a heads up: is the only place to read the complete version of this book for free. Don't miss out on the next chapter-visit us now and continue your journey! Debra's eyes darted around as she thought quickly.

Given the current situation, Brent was completely down. Isabella couldn't even get thelp from Brandon, and she had had no way to help. So, should she just walk away? Leave it all behind? Given Debra's age and looks, and her skills in seducing men, she should still be able to find an honest man and live a stable life for the rest of her days.

Penelope watched Debra's cunning expression and found it amusing. She had already guessed what Debra was thinking. She was just looking out for herself.

At worst, she would abandon Brent and Isabella. Since she couldn't save them, she would save herself.

Sure enough, Debra said, "Penelope, if you're really that heartless, there's nothing I can do I have no money or O power: The only thing I can do is take care of him by his bedside. If you don't care about him, why should I?" "Oh, so you're planning to completely abandon him? Forget all the years you've been together? Debra, he's your lover." "If you, his daughter, don't care, why should I, his lover?" Penelope shook her head. "I wonder what Brent's expression would be if he heard that."

He liked Debra so much, spent money on her for so many years, and didn't abandon her even when things went wrong. But as soon as he fell, Debra was already planning to abandon him. "I have no blood relation to him. How long could he be sad? But his own daughter, watching him die, that would break his heart the most!" "You're wrong." Penelope shook her head. "In Brent's heart, you're much more important. Yesterday at the Walker Manor, do you know what he said after you were dragged out?" Debra asked, "What?" Could Brent have given up on her? Or blamed everything on her?