His Temporary Wife: A Billionaire's Tempting Deal

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y mother got ill I've gotten quite used to it. I walked into the intensiv

. Please open your eyes. I should have been earlier,

olding a writing board in her left hand. "Miss Lucy,

d news. I bowed my head looking at my mom be

to say but we have no choice b

ou said she was getting better?" I asked, my voice barely above a w

become much worse than

tor, I don't want to hear it. I

e said hesitatingly. "It's metast

to hear this now. Deep down I knew this was coming but n

d stopped from growing due to the chemotherapy, but her body had been fighting for too long. The cancer spread to other organs a

his words sinking deep into my bones. "So that's what

r own and freely. The body wasn't getting enough oxygen which triggered a loss of consciousness. We have done e

ked, my voice thin, a whisper I never

could go either way. She might regain consciousness for a short while, or... she mi

come like this. She has been sick for two years. She'd alw

est for her. It might be time to consider comfort care-making sure

mfortable?" I repeated, tryin

her ongoing care, and we'll need to d

became blurry as tears gathered. "I understand Doctor but... I am at the edge of the b

ce she was admitted. Dr. Holmes expressed, his voice full of empathy.

but I understand your financial situat

cover some important medical issues, which has made these past years incredibly di

ney for the surgery but the bills are too much fo

nued treatments?" Dr. Holmes asked softly

take in. I really wish I had better news. However, the hospital requires to be reim

y voice trembling. "I'll figure someth

lence. "I'll give you some time. We have to

hold back the tears but my heart felt so heavy, like I

to be strong for my mom. I encourag

do everything in my power to raise money. I

ft and I was late already. I didn't want to leave my mom's side incase she woke up . But I had to go to work. I ki

cover up, I had an emergency." I said q

d into a person

t!" he yelle

someone was coming" I immediate

n't be running like it's a playground" his tone wa

nd saw a tall man, his eyes were a deep shade of gree

t have to be rude " I replied,

uit. It was obvious he was rich. Judging from his

?" I asked with a p

ty, his brows raised in silent que

have to go," I stammered, turni