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There was a loud smack in the air before Ella fell to the ground. The slap was so strong that her left cheek was inflamed. Blood trickled out of the corner of Ella's mouth and everything hurt.
"As if I would believe your nonsense! What right do you have to marry into my family? Look at your family background! What part of it is worthy of my son? You even have a gambling addict for a father. Think about it!"
Those scornful words, coupled with the slap from before, hurt Ella deeply. Her eyes began to redden and tear up, but she bit her lower lip hard to stop herself from crying.
Having insulted Ella, Iliana led Eloise to Nathan's private ward.
Eloise deliberately sneered at Ella as she left.
Ella calmed down and steadied her nerves as she knew that Nathan still needed her care.
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