Arianne and Tiffany couldn’t stand it any longer. They had no idea that Vicky’s number was the first one Eric had dialed. Vicky had actually rejected his call while he was dying, all for the sake of having fun. Now, she had the audacity to claim that she was the closest thing to Eric!
The biggest irony of all was that it was Tanya, whom Vicky hated the most, that managed to save Eric’s life for the time being.
Vicky was losing control of the smile on her face, but she persisted. “What are you saying? Are you feeling confused? This is all in your head. I’m not doing this for any inheritance! I wasn’t even aware that you’d called me last night. I went to the washroom and my friend rejected the call out of mischief. She didn’t tell me about it either. I realized that I couldn’t call you this morning and that you were in the hospital when I checked your location. I asked a nurse downstairs when I arrived… and found your ward. I really didn’t mean to do it. Please don’t think of me that way. I’ll stay with you for the remainder of your days. Please… Let me stay with you…”
Tiffany could tell that Eric did not have the energy to deal with Vicky, so she spoke up in a muffled voice, “Vicky, are you still drunk? Eric has already made it clear. His final plans don’t include you. Are you still confused? A love based on lies can never last. I could tell from your attitude that you’ve only ever seen Eric as an ATM machine, a form a refuge. He’s dying, and you’re still plotting to take his possessions from him? He has only left his family, he’s not an orphan, so you don’t have the right to inheritance, regardless! I can’t watch you act any longer. He has made it very clear that all of his possessions will be liquidated to donations. Do you understand? None of us here will receive a single cent from him, aside from those who really need it. Have I made myself clear?”
Vicky angrily reached out and pushed Tiffany. “I’m speaking to my boyfriend. How dare you interfere? Why are you getting so emotional?”
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