The Heiress They Couldn't Break novel Chapter 37

Chapter 37 Thea’s Secret Illness

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Thea had always cared deeply for Amelia. Maybe it was because of her father, but she treated Amelia with the same affection. Every time she returned from overseas, she would bring Amelia a pile of gifts,

When Amelia went missing, Thea searched for her like a woman possessed.

After Amelia was found, Thea even came back to stay with her for a long time.

But with her husband and children living abroad, Thea eventually had to leave again.

Lately, though, something had changed. Thea rarely kept in touch with the Nygards.

She didn’t even know that Amelia had already cut ties with them.

“Now that you mention it, I just realized. It’s been months since we last heard from Thea. Do you think something happened?” Emery frowned.

Thea wasn’t especially close to her, but she usually checked in from time to time.

This silence felt unusually long.

Raymond thought for a moment. “I’ll make a call tomorrow.”

Thea was his sister. A strange sense of unease pressed on him.

The next morning, Raymond dialed Thea’s number, but her phone was turned off.

He tried reaching the Pearsons‘ butler instead. The reply left him shaken. “Mrs. Pearson hasn’t been feeling well. She’s in the hospital.”

Raymond’s stomach dropped. He immediately sent someone to dig deeper.

The news came back quickly. Thea had been diagnosed with a brain tumor and was now weighing her treatment options.

The family was stunned. “They hid something this serious from us?”

Maxwell darted his eyes and came up with a plan. “Dad, why don’t we convince Aunt Thea to come back here for surgery? Our surgeons are top–notch, and we can combine modern medicine with holistic treatments. That way, we can keep full control of her care.”

Marcelo jumped in. “Exactly. I’ve got connections. Professor Warren is a leading expert in this field. We could bring him in for her surgery.”

Gianna cut straight to the point, as always. “Yeah, Dad. If we arrange the treatment, we can use it to negotiate with Amelia. Her shares-”

Raymond narrowed his eyes, considering the angle. “You’re right. I’ll reach out to Thea and persuade her to come back for treatment.”

Emery hesitated. “But what about the Pearsons?”

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Chapter 37 Thea’s Secret Illness

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Raymond gave a cold laugh. “The Pearsons? Please. Without our backing, they’d be nobodies. And now, when Thea’s sick, they dare to keep it from us? Unbelievable.”

It didn’t take long for Thea to agree to return home for treatment.

She’d already planned to. The tumor in her brain was pressing against her nerves, and things weren’t looking good. After consulting several surgeons abroad, none of them could give her much hope.

So, Thea decided to take her chances back home. And if luck really wasn’t on her side, at least she could spend her final days where she was born.

Besides, she wanted to see Amelia again.

They had stayed in touch over the years, but Amelia was the kind of person who only shared the good news, never the bad.

Lately, though, their contact had faded. Thea’s health had been declining, and she hadn’t had the energy to talk much.

She figured that girl must have started to suspect something by now.

And she was right. Amelia had been feeling uneasy these past few weeks.

Every time she tried to call Thea, she couldn’t reach her–or Thea would just say she was busy.

But come on, even if you’re busy, can’t you text a few words?

Something was definitely wrong.

Amelia knew her aunt well. Thea must’ve kept quiet so she wouldn’t worry.

That morning, Amelia had just gotten up when she noticed several missed calls on her phone. All from the Nygards.

And one from Thea.

Her heart sank. She hurried to return the call.

The call was answered almost immediately, but the voice that came through wasn’t Thea; it was Raymond’s. “Amelia, do you have a heart?” he snapped.

Amelia’s eyes instantly turned cold. “Mr. Nygard, don’t worry. I have one. Whether you do or not is another story. Now tell me, why do you have Aunt Thea’s phone?”

Raymond’s anger exploded at the way she addressed him. He tried to suppress his rage but failed.

“You ungrateful brat! Your aunt is in the hospital fighting for her life, and you don’t even care? And to think she’s treated you like her daughter!”

Amelia’s fingers clenched tightly around her phone. “What’s wrong with Aunt Thea?”

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