Unmasking Mrs. Newton's Secret Identities novel Chapter 1257

"Lester!" Mona shouted firmly. "Can't you understand straightforward words? I don't want to see you. Leave now and don't ever come back!"

With her life hanging in the balance, she didn't want her last memories of Lester to be so painful.

"Stop making a fuss. Just try to eat something," Lester said, brushing aside her irritation. He picked up the piece of meat and gently held it to her mouth. "Come on, open up."

"I'm not eating!" Mona snapped, swatting Lester's hand away. "I've told you before—I don't want to eat anything you've prepared. How many times do I have to say it?"

Lester sighed and bent down to clean up the mess. As he worked, he said calmly, "I didn't try to stop you when you left five years ago. But this time, I'm not walking away, no matter how far we go.

"I understand you don't want to be a burden, but everything I've done has been for you. If I can't be with you, then what's the point of it all?"

Lester stood by the bed, his gaze locked firmly with Mona's. "Besides, I've already promised Chandler that I'll resolve things with his company and forgo any compensation."

Mona's eyes were already brimming with tears from Lester's earlier words, but his final statement abruptly stirred her anger.

"How dare you? What right do you have to make decisions for me?" she demanded.

"I can't bear to watch you die!" Lester's voice cracked with desperation. "They say there's a good chance they can cure you. If you get better, we can care for your mother together and build a life. Everything will be alright…"

"Alright, my ass!" Mona's emotions flared, tears streaming down her cheeks. "I know my body best—this illness can't be cured. I don't want to die suddenly and leave nothing for my mom. Lester, you're being unreasonable. Leave! I never want to see you again!"

As Judy came back with a kettle of hot water, she overheard Mona's words. She stood outside the door, deep in thought.

"You stubborn child, how can you be so short-sighted? What's the point of my life if you're not here? I don't care about money; you're all that matters to me. If you ever think of giving up again, I'll have nothing to do with you!"

"Mom—"

Judy and Mona clung to each other, both overwhelmed with tears. In the end, Mona agreed to continue her treatment and to publicly vindicate Newton Foods.

With the help of the media, Chandler was finally able to restore his reputation.

As Helen observed Mona and Judy being interviewed from the sidelines, her curiosity was aroused. She turned to Chandler and asked, "What exactly did you say to Lester?"

"I'm afraid that's a man's secret," Chandler replied, a faint smile playing on his lips.