The Billionaire Ex-Wife and the Beggar He Became novel Chapter 468

"You were so exhausted from caring for her that you fell asleep by her bedside," Frank said, finishing her thought. "When you woke up, you threw yourself into her arms, crying and calling her 'Mom.'"

Winona nodded shyly. "Yes. I just needed a mother so badly at that moment, I couldn't help it. But it seemed to offend her. I'm not one to impose on people, so when I sensed her displeasure, I immediately resigned. Her illness was better anyway, and I thought we would never see each other again."

"And that's why you only contacted Irene three times in ten years, and why you refused her invitation to visit her home when you were in Italy six months ago. Right?" Frank asked.

"Yes," Winona answered honestly.

"Do you know what Irene thought of you?" Frank asked.

Winona shook her head.

Frank said with conviction, "Irene saw you as her daughter."

"Irene and I were never able to have children. We always wanted a child, but it wasn't meant to be. She was deeply moved by your care. At first, she misunderstood and thought you were trying to curry favor by calling her 'Mom,' which is why she grew cold. After you left, she heard about your unfortunate circumstances from the nurses and wanted to reconcile, but you never came back to the hospital."

"You were unreachable. But from that moment on, Irene decided she would leave the entire Chase family fortune to you."

"Then take out the flash drive. I'll enter the password, print out the documents, and we can sign them face-to-face with the notary. After that, Ms. Irene Chase's fortune will be all yours!" Frank said, his expression one of warm congratulation.

Winona nodded. "Okay, Mr. Frank. Thank you, Mr. Frank."

She handed the flash drive to Frank. The lawyer made three copies of the contract and handed them to Winona. "Miss Perkins, please review this. If there are no issues, you can sign."

Winona took the contract and her eyes widened in shock. "The inheritance isn't in the billions... it's in the trillions?" Her voice trembled.