Skipped at the altar, Taken by his uncle Novel

Chapter 168 The very first glance. Whitney's heart skipped a beat. 'Why was it the very first glance?' Whitney wondered. Back when her grandmother was still alive, the Harris family and the Moore family had often visited each other. They were all just kids back then, and nobody had ever brought up the engagement. Most of the time, Samuel would bring Tina along when visiting the Harris family. Whitney was always the odd one out. Looking back, Whitney realized the first time she'd ever met Klein was at his mother's funeral. His mother was technically her mother-in-law now.

She couldn't help but feel a bit embarrassed just thinking about it. 'How could it have been the very first glance? I was just thirteen when we first met,' Whitney thought to herself. When Whitney asked her second question, Klein didn't answer at all. "It's getting late, baby. Let's get back and get some sleep," Klein said, clearly dodging the topic. Whitney froze. He was obviously avoiding her. But she knew, if Klein didn't want to talk, not a single word would get out of him.

***** Yvonne looked at the man in front of her and said with a smile, "Ethan, it's been a while." Ethan smiled and said, "Aunt Yvonne, Dad and I got the flowers you sent when my grandpa passed away." Yvonne smiled softly, "I'm sorry for your loss. I never would've guessed you are Whit's cousin." "The way fate works in this world is pretty amazing," Yvonne added. Oliver suddenly said, "Dad wanted me to bring you a wedding gift. Aunt Yvonne, congratulations." Every time Yvonne got remarried, Hugh would send her a gift. Yvonne smiled as she accepted it.

"Thank you." "Did you go to Lena's wedding?" Yvonne asked. Oliver's gaze darkened. "I just dropped off a gift, Aunt Yvonne. I didn't go see her. Don't worry. I won't mess with her life." Yvonne sighed. "My daughter is so stubborn. Honestly, you didn't need to send a gift. If she finds out your came by, she'll probably dwell on it for a while." "Her husband treats her really well, so I don't have to worry about her. Ethan, aren't you planning to settle down?" Yvonne asked. Oliver said with a bitter smile, "I don't think I ever will." Yvonne didn't try to persuade him any further.

She knew her former stepson well. Maybe he had once been interested in her daughter, but it was never love. Yvonne didn't want her daughter to end up on the same path she had. 'She'll be so much happier with someone who truly loves her, instead of wasting her heart on someone she's just obsessed with,' Yvonne thought to herself. ***** Whitney and the others spent a whole fourteen days just having fun before finally flying back home. She'd burned through all her vacation days for the year, so it'd be tough for her to ask for any more time off for at least the next six months.

"Leaving so soon, Ethan? Why not stay a bit longer and have some more fun?" Whitney called out as she rushed to the airport. Whitney hurried to the airport. Oliver smiled. "Had enough fun for now, so I'm heading out. Next time, bring your husband along and we'll all hang out together." 'Gotta make sure I give him the same "special treatment" he gave me,' Ethan thought to himself. Klein waved carelessly and said, "See you soon, Ethan." Ethan scoffed and quickly boarded the plane. Whitney pinched him.

"You're so annoying!" Whitney was about to nag him a bit more, but her phone buzzed in her pocket, cutting it off. "Hey, Boss, I'm at the airport. I'll be back tomorrow," Whitney said casually. Capi Ivan's voice sounded heavy. "Come to the firm right now. Do you remember Nancy Brown?" Whitney froze and asked, "Of course I remember. What happened to her?" "She jumped off a building a couple of days ago," Ivan said, his voice heavy. Whitney's phone crashed hard to the floor, her whole body freezing up. Klein immediately sensed something was wrong and looked at her.

"What happened?" Whitney's eyes were red. "Drive me to the office, now!" Ivan looked at Whitney, who was absolutely devastated, and couldn't help feeling sorry for her. 5b vouchers "You did nothing wrong in this case, Whit. Nancy's death wasn't on you. Don't get stuck in your own head," Ivan said softly. "Nancy's son didn't make it and passed away. That same night, at the hospital where her son ended up in a coma, Nancy jumped to her death," Ivan explained. "The local authorities are trying to keep this quiet. If they don't, there'd be a reckoning all the way up the chain," Ivan added.

Whitney shot up from her seat and said, "They're trying to sweep this under the rug? If it hadn't been for those quack doctors and their illegal practice, none of this would've happened. Gary would still be alive and kicking." "They went way overboard just to make a buck! The surgery wasn't even needed, but they forced him to go under the knife in some clinic that wasn't even set up for it!" Whitney yelled angrily. "Boss, I'm not letting Nancy's case go. I'll make them pay!" Whitney said, her voice trembling with rage.

Both of them were gone now, and Whitney just couldn't wrap her head around it. "Whitney, blowing this up won't do you any good. You're a lawyer. We have to keep our emotions out of our work," Ivan said, his tone both firm and gentle. Whitney wiped her tears and said, "Are we really just going to let it end like this?" Ivan let out a heavy sigh. "Nancy didn't have any close family back home. Her nephew came and had her and her son cremated, and then scattered their ashes at sea," Ivan said. Whitney checked the trending topics. As expected, it wasn't much talked about.

Even if someone clicked in, there wasn't much buzz left. Most people were still lost about what was going on. All the posts that were blowing up had been deleted. On the way, Whitney couldn't help replaying those tough days she'd spent by Nancy's side. Vouchers U She pictured Gary, fighting for his life in that hospital bed, and Nancy, her face etched with exhaustion, but her eyes still burning with stubborn hope and a desperate longing. "Boss, we can't just let this go! The authorities need to come out and give a proper statement!

I can't believe there's no justice in this world!" Whitney said, her voice shaking with anger. "If we don't expose them, then what? Those quacks will just rebrand themselves and keep cashing in, and there'll be even more victims like Nancy's son!" Whitney added. Ivan felt a mix of pride and worry. Whitney still had that fiery spirit she'd brought into the firm when she was just starting out. But he was afraid she'd end up making too many enemies, and that would only make things harder for her down the road. "Why don't you give Mr. Harris a call?" Ivan suggested.

Whitney shook her head and said, "No need. I can do this on my own!" She quickly logged onto X and posted a full account of what had happened, attaching all the evidence she had, including the official penalty notice for the doctors involved in illegal medical practice. Ivan posted his own statement right after her. Both of them had appeared on the legal reality show "The Heartbeat Offer: Lawyers", so they'd gained some recognition. Their posts together pushed the story right back to number one on the trending list.

After getting the whole story from Whitney over the phone, Joanne immediately shared the post on X. The story quickly went viral online. ***** At Oceanview Hospital. "What the hell happened here? Didn't I tell you to keep this off the trending list?" the hospital director snapped. "Mr. Young, there's nothing we can do. The lawyer who represented Nancy and her son last time has some clout. Her mentor is Ivan Walton, a big name in the legal world. They both posted on X at the same time, and even some celebrities shared it.

There's just no way we can keep this under wraps," the director replied, sounding helpless. Thomas Young was livid. "Her again? Why is she still making a fuss when they're already dead? Can't you go talk to her? Tell her to keep quiet about this and I'll pay her 70,000 dollars!" The hospital sent someone to call Whitney in for a meeting. "Ms. Moore, do you really have to blow this out of proportion? Your clients aren't even around anymore," the director said, trying to sound reasonable. Whitney fixed the hospital director with a cold, cutting stare.

He might be wearing a white coat, but all that respectability was just a cover for the dirty work he was doing. "Just because they're gone, you think they don't deserve justice? That's outrageous! I'm giving you one last chance to publicly clarify and apologize online. Every doctor involved needs to do it too," Whitney snapped. The director slid a bank card across the table to Whitney. "No need to get worked up, Ms. Moore. There's 70,000 dollars on this card. As long as you drop this whole thing, the money's yours." Whitney let out a cold laugh. "Do I look like I'm short on cash?" "Thanks.

You just handed me more proof!" Whitney shot back. When the audio of the bribe hit the internet, the whole scandal exploded online. The authorities rushed to put out statements, promising harsh punishment. Whitney @-ed every official account, reminding them to announce the outcome when it was done, and made it clear she'd be keeping an eye on them. ***** Klein came to get her. Whitney was in a bad mood. "Baby, do you mind if I stay at the apartment for a couple of days?" Whitney asked. She just needed some time alone to clear her head. "I'll go with you," Klein said firmly.

Whitney just wanted some peace and quiet by herself, but Klein was determined to stick with her. 'Guess I'm not getting any alone time,' Whitney thought, feeling a little helpless. "Don't beat yourself up. I know you're blaming yourself. But this whole tragedy. It wasn't on you," Klein said gently. Two real, living people, she'd just seen them a month ago. Lives that were so vibrant, so full of hope. Guilt and regret surged higher than ever, almost suffocating. 'Maybe I was too green...

If only Nancy had gotten the compensation she deserved, would things have ended differently?' Whitney wondered, her heart heavy with self-reproach. In the car, she broke down in Klein's arms, all the pain she'd bottled up finally spilling out. "I'm sorry. I just feel so awful," she sobbed, her voice shaking. Klein held her close, gently stroking her back. "Don't be afraid. I'll always be here for you." The official response came out in record time because the internet was blowing up, and the pressure was just too much for the authorities to ignore.

Oceanview Hospital was forced to suspend operations for a full investigation and overhaul, and Andrew Watson's got officially charged for illegal medical practice. Justice was finally served, and everyone felt a sense of relief. But nothing could bring back the dead. Whitney stood at the water's edge and bowed to the quiet, endless sea. "Nancy, I hope you and Gary can finally resst in peace," Whitney whispered. Klein gently wrapped his arm around her and led her away. Seeing her gloomy face, Klein couldn't help frowning deeply.

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