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    Jerry spoke up, his voice not as loud as before, but still firm.


    “Rx. It’s just supplies. It’s been here for a while, but there’s been no fuss.”


    Despite his words, Joyce’s emotions spilled over as she copsed into tears, her sobs filling the air.


    Joyce was crying uncontrobly. Katrina, unable to bear seeing her daughter like this, felt as though her heart was breaking into pieces. Without caring about her pride, she dropped to the floor, her body trembling.


    Throwing her head back, she let out a loud, heart-wrenching wail.


    “Caiden, after all these years of marriage, do you have any idea how many people haveughed at me behind my back? How many pointed fingers and whispered about me? I put up with all of it because I love you! I loved you so deeply that I endured the pain.


    You have no idea how proud I once was. But for you, I surrendered it all—my pride, my dignity, my sense of self-worth.


    You said that if I married you, you would take care of everything outside the home, while I would be in charge of everything inside. And I trusted you. Throughout the years, I’ve treated Dani like my own daughter. I gave her more love and attention than I ever gave Joyce! Tell me, how many stepmothers would sacrifice so much for their stepchild? When I decided to marry you, everyone told me it would bring nothing but trouble, that being a stepmother would be nothing but heartache. But I turned a deaf ear to them, all because I love you. And what about Joyce? Hasn’t she treated you well? From the moment she became part of this family, she called you ‘Dad.’ She’s always been respectful and kind to you, year after year! And Dani? Has she ever called me ‘Mom’ even once? Not a single time! I let it slide, convincing myself it wasn’t important. But today, Dani crossed the line! She humiliated both Joyce and me in front of everyone. I’m too old to endure this kind of shame. I feel like I might as well just disappear!”


    She tilted her head back dramatically, as though she intended to smash it against the vase she was holding in her hands.


    Just before she could act, she shot a meaningful nce at Joyce. Without hesitation, Joyce flung herself against a nearby pir, wailing dramatically.


    “I might as well die too!”


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    Caiden, visibly shaken by the drama, stormed out in frustration. He grabbed a phone from a passerby, his mind racing with anger. Once the call connected, his voice thundered through the receiver.


    “Dani! If you want to avoid your father dropping dead in your posh building today, you better get down here now! You’ve got five minutes!”


    Meanwhile, Dani had just put pen to paper on a long-term deal for an incredibly lucrative contract.


    Her mood was cool andposed, unaffected by the chaos unfolding below.


    Once the call ended, she opened the message she had sent to Caiden the day before.


    Just as she was about to head downstairs, Cedric arrived at her office. She asked him to wait a little while inside.


    However, her secretary, arrivingte, carelessly mentioned something about Katrina and Caiden being downstairs. Without wasting a second, Cedric turned and quickly took another elevator, heading straight for the basement.


    Lillian, ever close behind, followed Dani every step of the way.


    As the elevator descended, the chaotic scene in the basement came into view. Katrina was seated on the floor, crying uncontrobly, while Joyce clung to a pir, her sobs just as theatrical.


    Caiden stood nearby, hands firmly on his hips, his head lowered as though he were fighting to keep his fury in check.


    The sharp click of Dani’s heels on the floor immediately caught Caiden’s attention. His gaze shot up, his cold, furious eyes locking onto her face.


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