Chapter 7 - Mabel’s Mother Arrives With Shocking Family Secrets
Minutes after Lucas departed, heavy footsteps echoed down the polished hallway outside Mabel’s private hospital room.
The door swung open to reveal Eleanor Vance, Mabel’s formidable mother, dressed in an immaculate emerald designer suit.
“Mabel, darling! I just heard the dreadful news on the morning financial reports,” Eleanor gasped, rushing to the bedside.
Mabel closed her eyes, exhausted by the sudden influx of family drama she had desperately tried to avoid.
“Mother, please... I don’t have the energy for your social commentary right now,” Mabel whispered weakly.
Eleanor placed a manicured hand on her daughter’s forehead, her expression hardening as she spotted the ultrasound photo.
“Lucas caused this... I told you marrying that corporate upstart would only bring ruin to our family legacy,” Eleanor hissed.
“Lucas didn’t know about the severity of the complications; he was trapped by his business associates,” Mabel defended him faintly.
Eleanor scoffed, pulling a legal document from her leather designer handbag and sliding it onto the nightstand.
“I already had our family attorneys draft the uncontested divorce papers and custody petitions,” Eleanor announced smoothly.
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Mabel stared at the crisp white papers, realizing her mother was moving faster than she ever anticipated.
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