Chapter 5 - UNCOVERING THE HOSPITAL REPLACEMENT
Inside Julian’s private library on the second floor, Clara spread the certified medical documents across the heavy mahogany desk.
Julian sat in a leather armchair, his navy blue tuxedo unbuttoned, his head buried in his trembling hands.
"Seven years ago at St. Jude’s Hospital, your mother bribed the chief obstetrician," Clara revealed, her voice ice-cold.
"I was told my newborn baby girl died during childbirth due to sudden respiratory distress," Clara explained softly.
"Meanwhile, your mother brought the baby home, claiming she adopted an orphan through a private agency," she added.
Julian looked up, tears streaming down his face as the full horror of his mother's conspiracy broke his heart.
"She wanted a Montgomery heir, but she hated me because I came from a working-class family in Chicago," Clara noted.
"She stole my biological daughter and raised her right under my nose as my niece," Clara said with deep disgust.
Julian reached out, taking Clara's hand in a tight, desperate grip. "I swear to you, Clara, I knew nothing about this."
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"I know you didn't, Julian. But now you have to choose between your mother and your daughter."
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