Chapter 681


    Upon hearing Jasper''s words, Bradley raised an eyebrow and spoke coldly. "Searle, let me remind you


    that Esther is my wife. Wherever I take her is legal, and it''s none of your business, understood?"


    Jasper reminded Bradley of a harsh reality. "Don''t forget your and Esther''s divorce ruling."


    Bradley arched an eyebrow, his eyes gleaming like frigid stars in the night, devoid of warmth.


    "Bradley, can I go inside first?" Mandy shivered from the cold and struggled to speak clearly.


    Bradley nodded, allowing Mandy to enter the vi. As soon as she stepped inside, uncontroble


    sneezes overtook her.


    The caregiver promptly poured her a ss of warm water, providing much-needed relief after a small


    sip.


    "Mandy, you''re finally back!" Liora burst into tears upon seeing Mandy return, embracing her without


    regard for her difort.


    Mandy nced at the seals stered all over the house, her heart sinking. "Mom, please stop crying


    for now."


    Liora forced back her tears. "Mandy, you''re scolding me. Your father never scolds me!"


    Unable to rely on Liora, Mandy bypassed her and turned to the caregiver. "Did my mom pack all the


    jewelry and belongings in the house?"


    The caregiver shook her head. "She has been crying all this time."


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    Mandy stared at Liora in disbelief, wishing she could reason with her. Given the circumstances, couldn''t


    she be more sensible?


    The caregiver hesitated but made a decision. "Ms. Pendleton, I''m resigning today."


    Surprised, Mandy asked, "You want to resign? Are you unhappy with your sry?"


    Mandy preferred not to take care of Liora herself and was willing to increase the caregiver''s pay.


    "I''ve seen the news, Ms. Pendleton. Your father imed to be fighting drugs publicly but was secretly


    involved in trafficking. I was reluctant to care for your mother in the first ce, but I had no choice due


    to financial constraints. I endured it, but drugs are my absolute limit. I cannot condone it."


    "I understand your sentiments. Neither my mother nor I were involved or aware—"


    The caregiver interrupted Mandy, "I know, but the money you used came from someone else''s


    misfortune."


    Drugs were a scourge, causing people to change dramatically and tearing families apart. The thought


    of where her sry originated made the caregiver uneasy.


    "Very well, I will pay your sry." Mandy even offered the caregiver some additional funds as a gesture


    of goodwill. "You have worked diligently in taking care of my mother all these years."


    The caregiver suggested, "Ms. Pendleton, I have a friend working at a recovery center on the outskirts


    of Capitus. While it may not be as luxurious as a resort, it provides decent amodations. If you ever


    require it in the future, I can make an introduction."


    "Thank you, that''s appreciated."


    The caregiver had already packed her belongings and pushed tworge suitcases toward Mandy. She


    asked, "Would you like to inspect them?"


    "No need."