Love Unbreakable

Wayne shared the distressing events that occurred during Vicki’s absence and then sighed heavily.

“I once believed Jarrod harbored some affection for you, but I was mistaken.

He exploited our family and then discarded us.

Now, I’m just an old man, wrestling with the failure to sustain the Hampton legacy.

I dread thinking about how I’ll face our ancestors.

”

Vicki clenched her fists, resolved.

“I won’t let Jarrod escape responsibility for this.

”

Wayne tried to temper her anger.

“Let it go.

What can you really do? He no longer cares about you.

His focus now is solely on that woman and his ailing son.

”

Wayne added bitterly, “It’s absurd that Jarrod would consider a vasectomy for a sick child.

Clearly, that boy means everything to him.

Yet, with the delicate heart condition and no donor, coupled with the lack of a seasoned surgeon, the boy won’t live long.

”

Wayne found a cold comfort in this thought.

Despite the disarray within the Hampton family, the idea of Jarrod facing the potential loss of his son, and thereby his lineage, provided Wayne with a dark reassurance.

“Heart surgery?” Vicki queried suddenly, sparking an idea.

She looked at Wayne seriously.

“Have you forgotten? There’s someone who can perform the surgery.

”

“Who?” Wayne was puzzled, failing to remember.noveldrama

“Don’t you remember your old friend who was a top heart specialist? He retired after his wife’s death,” Vicki said.

Wayne then recalled the individual in question as a renowned heart specialist and a long-time family friend who chose to retire after his wife’s accidental death.

Now, reminded by Vicki, Wayne’s memory came back.

“This is our chance to reverse our fortunes,” Vicki said solemnly.

Wayne’s demeanor brightened considerably at Vicki’s resolve.

“It’s good to see how quickly you’ve taken control of the situation,” he commented, clearly impressed.

“You’ve stepped up remarkably fast,” Wayne continued, acknowledging her leadership.

“It looks like the Hampton family are in good hands.

”

“It seems Vicki could prosper the Hampton family,” Wayne mused, his words affirming Vicki as his successor.

Vicki was elated by Wayne’s praise.

“Don’t worry.

The Hampton family will thrive under my stewardship,” she assured him, gripping his hand firmly.

Shortly after their meeting, Vicki had her assistant book a flight where she could potentially arrange the medical help as a bargaining chip.

Meanwhile, around the same time Vicki gained her freedom, Doreen was also released.

Hallie greeted Doreen with tears and a tight embrace, distressed by the toll the ordeal had taken on her daughter.

“My poor baby, you’ve gone through so much.

You’ve lost so much weight.

It’s heartbreaking.

”

Doreen, feeling wronged and overwhelmed, responded weakly, “Mom…”

During her harrowing half-month in detention, Doreen struggled with sleep and appetite, and even suffered physical assaults from other inmates who exploited her vulnerability without leaving any obvious marks.

Feeling utterly isolated and wronged, Doreen lamented aloud, “Jarrod was so cruel! How could he abandon me here without coming to rescue me…” Tears streamed down her cheeks.

Hallie was visibly heartbroken as she commented, “Your uncle has completely changed, all because of his wife.

He’s even planned to send you abroad to study once you’re released, without the option to return.

”

“What? No shit!” Doreen exclaimed, shocked and dismayed.

“Mom, I really don’t want to go abroad.

I want to stay here.

” She shook her head vigorously.

“Studying abroad isn’t like traveling.

It would mean constant supervision and no freedom at all!” Doreen snapped, highlighting the stark differences between travel and Jarrod’s restrictive plans for her.