His sudden movement agitated his injury, causing him to clutch his wound and break into a violent coughing fit.

Quickly regaining her composure, Maggie hurried to the bedside, guiding him back onto the bed.

“Sanford, please, calm down.”

“Keep your hands off my son!" Janiya forcefully yanked Maggie away.

Maggie staggered, nearly toppling over.

Her back crashed into the corner of a table, the sudden pain draining her face of color.

She bit her Lip, suppressing any outward sign of pain.

“Mom, what are you doing? That's crossing a Lin

Sanford's face was etched with worry. He took several deep breaths, attempting to quell his rising anger.

Janiya perched on the edge of the bed, her glare fixed on him.

"It's not crossing any line. Ordinary women are invariably disastrous. Have you forgotten about the woman from before? They're all after your wealth. You barely managed to rid yourself of one, and now another has surfaced. This one even brought you to the brink of death. One slap is hardly sufficient!"

Sanford pressed a hand to his chest, striving to compose himself.

"Mom, what does my injury have to do with her? It was a simple accident, okay? Who can guarantee a Life of safety and sound health?”

Janiya's eyes bored into him.

“Are you seriously defending her? I already know that you had a decent girl locked up in a psychiatric hospital, all because of her. That poor girl was driven to desperation, ultimately attempting to kill her. If it weren't for her, you wouldn't have been in this accident."

“No, Mom, I can explain..."

Sanford tried to offer his side of the story, only to be cut off by Janiya once more.

“There's no need for explanations. You've become utterly blinded by infatuation!"

As Janiya voiced her accusations, she turned to Maggie, her words biting.

“Leave at once. I don't want you ever appearing in front of my son again."

"Mom!" Annoyed, Sanford glanced at Maggie.

“Don't listen to my mother, Maggie."