"No, Gideon is still in their hands!"
Mrs. Thorne wiped away her tears and wailed, "You can't just abandon your brother!"
Shirley Thorne said nonchalantly, "And why not? Give me one good reason."
Mrs. Thorne was about to curse her out again but was pulled back by Mr. Thorne.
His face was ashen, veins popping on his forehead. He struggled to suppress his rage and said, "Fine. We'll sign it!"
A victorious smile spread across Shirley Thorne's face.
Mrs. Thorne shot her a venomous glare, as if looking at a class enemy.
Shirley Thorne couldn't care less. She simply instructed, "Florence, prepare the documents."
"You got it!"
Florence Langley's voice was so cheerful it sounded like New Year's was coming. Anyone who didn't know better would have thought there was some happy occasion.
The severance agreement was ready in no time.
In her hospital bed, Felicity Thorne signed her consent without a second thought.
