"No way,” Nicola said, "Joel is my husband. How can I let you take care of him? Speaking of renowned doctors, I know a lot of them too."
"That's right," Melanie nodded and said hatefully," Even if someone else has to take care of Dad, it'd be m e. You'll never have the chance. Don't forget that you’re not even listed in the Yules' family register."
"Compared to the Jewell family, do you think that you know more doctors than they do?" Catherine retorted.
Nicola was speechless for a moment but insisted and said, "Anyways, I'll never give you the rights to take care of Joel. I couldn't compete against your mom before. Now that Joel is unconscious, don't tell me that I can’t even compete against Sheryl's daughter."
Looking aggrieved, she started crying again.
Catherine’s words had initially swayed both Old Master Yule and Old Madam Yule, but now they felt that it was unfair to Nicola.
Catherine ignored Nicola and focused only on Old Master Yule. “Grandpa, you know better than anyone else that Dad has been adamant about getting a divorce with Nicola lately. However, now that Dad has gotten into an accident, they remain married.
Therefore, my dad’s property distribution will rightfully go to his spouse, children, and parents."
Old Master Yule was taken aback. Nicola threw herself at Catherine and pushed her. "What are you trying to imply? Do you think that I tried to kill Joel? Catherine, you’re a vicious woman, but don't think so lowly of others. I love Joel. I love him more than anybody else."
"I didn't say it was you. I'm just reminding Grandpa and Granny that it wouldn't benefit you at all if Dad wakes up." Her tone was sharp. "Of course, I'm not doubting that you have ulterior motives. I just think that it's better to keep an eye out since wealthy families are not like common families."
Old Madam Yule was convinced. "Okay, I agree to let you take care of Joel."
"Mom, do you believe her words? That I'll hurt Joel?" Nicola cried out agitatedly, "If outsiders heard this, what would they think of me?"
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