When Rianne arrived at the hospital, Mr.Kroes had already been taken into the emergency room.

She stood outside the white corridor, staring at the red light that was glowing, her mind blank.

Mrs.Kroes, who had sharp eyes, spotted Rianne immediately. The once lifeless woman now seemed animated, and she strode towards her with a fury that left no room for composure.

Slap!

The crisp sound of a slap cut through the air.

Rianne’s pale face bore a clear red handprint. She pressed her lips tightly together, remaining silent.

“You dare show up here after upsetting your father to the point of hospitalization?”

Mrs.Kroes’s chest heaved with anger, her usual graceful...