Chapter 172 He Didn't See the Show Here
Sunshine Bay City. Chloe's grandmother's house.
"How is Mr. Nelson? He finally agreed to go on a blind date with you. You look down on the people at your dad's bus stop, saying they don't have money. You also said no to the company's salesmen, finding their status not good enough. How many people have you met during the New Year? Why can't any of them catch your eye?" Betty muttered to Barbara.
"In his forties, big-bellied, divorced, with children. I feel like throwing up when I see him." Barbara was in a terrible mood.
Barbara now knows Chloe's husband is actually Donovan! Donovan is not keeping Chloe. It makes her jealous to death! Last time she saw the property deed, she knew that house didn't belong to Jacob. It belonged to Donovan and Chloe. After repeatedly questioning Jacob, she finally found out that they are actually a couple! They are a couple! The gap between Barbara and Chloe is completely exposed, falling short at every step. Thinking about the ridiculous and absurd things she did in the office, her colleagues weren't laughing at Chloe. They were laughing at her.
During the New Year, she went on blind dates over a dozen times, hoping for a windfall, but all she found were either people with big bellies or cunning, dishonest individuals. There were a few who seemed acceptable, but when she thought of Donovan's handsome and noble appearance, she felt that those people weren't even worthy of being called men.
Now, Barbara has taken a long leave from the company, but she hasn't resigned. She still has to go to Maple Valley, and she still has to go to New East Group. If she's not feeling comfortable, Chloe won't be either. The bouquet given to Chloe was from Barbara. She used a $588 flower voucher during the New Year, but since her house couldn't accommodate such a large bouquet and being a single woman, it was useless for her. So she decided to give it to Chloe without a name, causing a misunderstanding between Chloe and Donovan.
"Betty, Betty, I have a headache. I've had it for a long time. I didn't tell you. It's like having a needle in my brain." A humble sound came from Grandma's room.
"Old thing, old hag!" Betty cursed. "Suffer, you won't live long, still hopping around."
Betty was also angry. Last time, Chloe even washed the old hag's bedding, making her look bad in front of the old hag. Upon hearing that Chloe married a wealthy man, Betty was even more furious.
"Betty," Grandma called from the room again.
"So annoying. How much money does it cost to see a doctor? Lying there every day, taking up the good spot." Betty shouted loudly.
Barbara had an idea.
"Mom, we don't have money, but we have a rich relative. Auntie cares so much for her mom she'll come to see her mom as soon as she's better. I really don't believe she can watch her mom suffer. Chloe won't chip in?" Barbara hinted at Betty.
"Yeah, we'll also earn a good reputation for filial piety, lift her up, and take her to the hospital. Keep the taxi receipt. Let your aunt reimburse you." Betty said to Barbara.
They finally managed to get Grandma into the car. Betty started calling Amelia.
"Amelia, Mom is sick," Betty acted well, and tears came quickly. "She has a headache. I'm taking her to the hospital now. She's almost ninety. I'm afraid her days are numbered. Who knows if she'll wake up when we get to the hospital? Come and see her quickly."
Amelia was stunned, "I'm coming right away."
Amelia thought about whether to tell Chloe about this. She felt that it was working hours now, and she couldn't keep taking time off just because of her relationship with Donovan. Amelia decided to go see her mom's condition first. Amelia had Layla find a taxi and go to her mom's hospital.
Barbara knew Amelia might not tell Chloe, so she called Chloe.
"Chloe, my grandma, your grandma, she's sick. It might be serious, and she's always having headaches. Can you come over? We're at the hospital now, undergoing tests. I haven't been to work since my vacation, just taking care of grandma at home. I think her time is running out." Barbara said, then started crying.
Barbara didn't want Chloe to feel at ease. It would be best if Donovan came along, too, to see how poor Chloe's family was. He couldn't handle such a big family on his own, let Donovan realize it's too difficult. After all, rich people, divorcing and remarrying is just like playing. They play with anyone might as well find someone wealthy. That's what Barbara thought.
Chloe told Victoria and quickly went downstairs to catch a taxi to Sunshine Bay City. She even forgot about buying underwear for Donovan. Chloe and Amelia arrived at Sunshine Bay City Hospital at the same time. Betty and Barbara were crying at the corridor entrance.
"The test results are out. Mom has a brain tumor, a very serious one. No wonder she's been soiling the bed recently. This tumor has been pressing on her nerves for a long time. If we don't act now, Mom will be paralyzed. But we don't have the money. Barbara finally found a job at New East Group, but it's just a small salary. Your uncle works at the bus company, also not wealthy. We love Mom dearly, but we really can't afford it." Betty cried emotionally.
"How much do you need?" Amelia asked.
"The doctor said we need to operate immediately, and we need to pay a deposit of thirty thousand." Betty thought.
Barbara kept watching Chloe, thinking. ‘the lady of a wealthy family, she won't be unable to come up with this little money. Once she does, how will she explain it to Donovan?’ Unfortunately, Donovan didn't come, he didn't see the show here.
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