Chapter 218

Serena Parker immediately zipped her lips when she saw Eleanor Rivera lose her temper. Meanwhile, Clara and Nicholas arrived at Betty Turner's residence. When Betty saw them, a gentle smile spread across her weak face. "Nicholas, how are you feeling now?" he asked, leaning in. "I'm feeling better, Nicholas. Took some medicine this morning. Thank you both for coming, but you should leave soon—if your mother finds out, she'll be mad again," Betty said softly. "Betty, do you mind if I check your pulse? Just want to see how you're really doing," Clara offered. "Oh? Clara, you know how to do that?" "I've learned a bit! Let me try." "Alright then." Betty reached out her arm. Clara gently felt her pulse. It was faint and weak. It felt like whatever had held her together back then had now drained completely—only a fragile body remained. "Betty, your system's really depleted, like you went through something traumatic. It's a bit unusual..." "Maybe from childbirth. I had three kids, and each del