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Just as Lucas was losing his patience, Clara opened the door.

Her eyes were red.

Clara looked at Lucas with a face full of resentment, "I didn't expect you couldn't even wait for such a short while. I just, I can't bear to leave this home. I've lived here for over ten years, I..."noveldrama

Clara's tears fell like a kite with a broken string.

She looked thin and weak, and her crying was very heartbreaking.

Lucas also felt that his words earlier were a bit harsh, so he patiently explained, "I'm sorry, Clara, I didn't control my emotions well. I..."

"It's okay." Clara wiped her tears and pretended to be strong, "Everything is for Nathan.

I just feel a bit sad. But knowing that you still love me makes me feel better."

Lucas nodded and promised, "Don't worry, this is just a temporary measure. Once Nathan recovers, you will still be part of the Manners family."

"Okay." Clara showed a bright smile and then took Lucas's arm, "Let's go quickly. Otherwise, we'll be late and miss it."

Before long, they arrived at their destination.

After Lucas, Clara, and Elodie got out of the car, they went straight inside.

Oliver and Ella were already waiting there.

Seeing Elodie, Oliver frowned, "What are you doing here?"

The couple hadn't seen each other since their big fight over Laura.

They were disgusted with each other and had no feelings left, so it was better not to meet.

Elodie snorted, "None of your business, is this your territory?"

Oliver got angry, "You shrew, you still haven't realized your mistake. If it weren't for..."

"Is this the place for you to argue?" The staff member was a bit displeased. Both of them knew they were in the wrong, so they had to stop arguing. Lucas's face was expressionless as he said calmly, "Let's get this done quickly."

The Manners family had been in business for many years and were major taxpayers in the area. Because the change in family relations was urgent, the local leaders helped coordinate the matter.

For urgent matters, there was no need to follow the normal procedures.

The staff here were very efficient, and it didn't take long to get everything done.

Ella held the new family relationship certificate with a smug look, "Oh my... I just knew my belly was really something, giving birth to such a delicate Missy."

Clara felt a bit embarrassed by Ella's direct gaze.

Ella raised her eyebrows and said, "What, not even calling me mom? It seems you're used to being a Missy and look down on us country folks. But once you enter my house, you can't be so unruly."

"And your dad just passed away. Our family has lost its labor force, so you'll have to do more work to help me out, understand?"

Ella lectured while pulling Clara outside.

Elodie looked upset and stopped them, "Even though the family relationship has changed, Clara will still live with the Manners family. Don't involve her in your family's matters."

Ella snorted coldly, very dissatisfied, "Oh, so why did you change the family relationship certificate? What, you can't bear to let my daughter marry a rich man? Let me tell you, she's my daughter. It's my belly that did the work, nothing to do with you." "The money for changing the family relationship has already been given to you." Elodie tried to control her emotions, "Now stop making trouble."

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Ella rolled her eyes and wouldn't let go, "You took my daughter, who will take care of me in my old age? I don't care, I still expect her to bring me happiness in the future." Lucas frowned, "How much do you want?"

Ella's eyes rolled, "You tell me, Clara's dad's hospital bills cost this much, and he didn't make it. Plus, I took care of him and couldn't work. The medical bills were borrowed, and a few days ago..."

"Stop with the nonsense." Elodie said, "Just name a number."

Ella didn't hold back and held up a hand, "I don't want much, just $100,000."

"$100,000?" Elodie was shocked, "You really dare to ask. That's money you couldn't earn in a lifetime, and you dare to ask for that much?"

When she first found out the child was switched, she had inquired.

Ella and Aaron didn't have proper jobs, and their combined salary was less than $300 a month.

Later, they took some money from the Manners family to start a small business, but it ended up losing money.

Even at $300 a month, it would take them over 300 years to earn $100,000.

How dare Ella ask for that?

How could she have the face to make such a demand?

Elodie was furious, and the thought of her precious daughter growing up with such a biological mother made her heart ache.

Her finger trembled as she pointed at Ella, "Let me tell you, Ella, $100,000 is absolutely impossible."

Ella immediately raised her voice and started shouting, "I knew it, you're bullying a widow. Oh my, why is my life so hard? My precious daughter, born with such difficulty, is being taken away..."

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"Oh, I don't want to live anymore, I might as well just kill myself."

Saying this, Ella pretended to run towards the wall.

But no one paid her any attention.

Clara lowered her head, hiding her intense disgust.

If you want to die, just die quickly, why make such a scene here.

How could she be born to such a woman?

Clara looked disgusted, but she didn't dare to say a word.

The noise outside was loud, and the staff came out to check, "What's going on?"

Lucas didn't want to make a big scene, so he smiled and said, "Nothing, just a family argument. We'll leave right away!"

Saying this, he walked over to Ella, "If you want money, then leave quickly."

Ella beamed and followed him immediately.

Elodie felt dizzy, but luckily Clara was there to support her.

Lucas told them to get in the car first while he went to negotiate with Ella.

Lucas looked at Ella, his face calm, " $100,000 is too much, we can't give that."