He Lost Me to His Best Friend novel Chapter 336

Melanie looked confused. "That's impossible, the AC is set to 72 degrees..."

On the bed, Yardley had quietly opened his eyes at some point. His consciousness was still hazy and his head throbbed, but he had heard every word of their conversation.

When he learned the truth about Sylvia's parentage, a faint smile actually touched his lips. No matter what happened, there was now a family in this world who would love and cherish her. She wouldn't have to be alone anymore. He was truly happy for her.

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Meanwhile, Scarlett was accompanying Jacqueline for a follow-up checkup at the hospital.

The results showed that her vitals were perfectly normal. The surgery had been a complete success, with no lingering complications.

Both mother and daughter were thrilled.

"Mom, La Belle Nuit is being fully renovated right now, and the fumes are pretty bad. Try not to go there for a while. Let's just hand it over to a professional manager. We aren't short on cash anymore anyway."

"The projects I've got lined up right now are massive, so I'm going to be really busy. I'll need you and Zara to take care of Dawn. Whenever you need money, just ask. I'm making plenty, and Bill sent over a huge allowance. We're more than set."

Scarlett advised affectionately.

Jacqueline chuckled, her mood bright.

"Sounds like a plan. I've hustled for so many years; it's time to take a breather, help raise Dawn, do some gardening, and enjoy my retirement... Scarlett, it feels like our lives finally have a future to look forward to."

Just as Scarlett was about to reply, a chilling voice suddenly echoed from behind them.

"Your lives might be looking up, but mine is a complete disaster."

"Scarlett, perfect timing. Come here. I need a private word with you."

They both stopped dead in their tracks and turned to see Corinne standing a short distance away, glaring at them with absolute venom.

Scarlett got a headache just looking at anyone from the Flynn family.

Hearing this, Jacqueline began to tremble violently, her emotions instantly spiking.

She let go of Scarlett's hand, spun around, and marched straight toward Corinne. Without a word of warning, she grabbed a fistful of Corinne's hair from the back of her head, yanking her close with murder in her eyes.

Scarlett froze. She had never seen her mother look so unhinged, so furious, and so deeply pained.

"Corinne! When I paid off that last debt to you, you told me all the photos and videos were deleted!"

"How dare you go back on your word! I swear... I will kill you right here, right now!"

Terrified by her sheer ferocity, Corinne panicked.

"Jacqueline! Let... let go of me first!"

But Jacqueline was far past the point of reason. With a crazed scream, she shoved Corinne to the ground, raised her heavy handbag, and began viciously smashing it directly into Corinne's face!