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“Isabella, how on earth did you convince Brenna to hand you a job?” Ruby asked again.
Isabella’s patience wore thin. Ruby's relentless questioning about the matter was exhausting.
“Mom, enough. I've told you, | don’t know. | admitted to her that | was wrong, and she offeredthe job. That's
it,” Isabella said. She couldn’t bring herself to confess that Brenna had tasked her with keeping tabs on Alec,
fearing Ruby would brand her a traitor to the family.
Ruby let out a weary sigh, her voice tinged with frustration. “Why did she do that?”
Mack cut in abruptly, his tone thoughtful yet firm. “Perhaps it’s because we wronged her long ago, and she still
harbors resentment toward us. Isabella, on the other hand, cback to the family later and never mistreated
her.” Alec nodded in agreement, his expression somber. “That makes sense.”
Ruby’s voice flared with indignation. “We've made our apologies. What more does she want? We raised her, for
God's sake! It’s utterly heartless of her to treat us this way.”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAt the nursing home, Brenna discreetly slipped Joann a bundle of cash, a hundred thousand dollars, tucked inside
a plain brown envelope.
Joann’s eyes widened at the sight of the money. Then, she gently pushed it back toward Brenna. “I have no need
for this. Take it back with you. If it stays here, those cold-hearted people will surely snatch it up.”
Brenna shook her head, resolute. “Please keep it. You deserve to have sspending money. Even your clothes
are from last year! Next t| visit, I'll bring you snew ones.”
Joann’s face softened into a warm smile. “There is no need for that, my dear. At my age, appearances hardly
matter. These clothes are barely a year old; they're still perfectly fine to wear.”
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Just then, the sound of Ruby’s and Alec’s voices drifted in from outside. Joann’s hands moved swiftly, tucking the
brown envelope deep within the wardrobe, nestling it carefully among a stack of folded garments.
Brenna quietly guided Joann to the couch, settling her in with gentle care. Not long after, Alec and Ruby walked
inside, their suspicious movements betraying an obvious agenda.
“Mom, we've got a few things to take care of, so we'll head out now. Just givea ring if you need anything.”
Alec shot a quick glance around the room, believing that Brenna would leave smoney for Joann there.
Ruby's gaze drifted to the wardrobe, and she said, “Joann, your clothes must be dirty. I'll take them home, wash
them, and bring them back when they're clean.”
A shadow passed over Joann’s face. “That won't be necessary. Both of you can go. Do not visitif there is
nothing to gain. | know you only chere wanting something from me, not because you care about me.”
Ruby’s cheeks flushed with embarrassment. She lingered near the wardrobe, forcing a weak smile. “How could
you say that, Joann? We've been checking in on you ever since you started these hospital stays.”
Joann’s reply was cold. “Drop the act. The caregiver's been looking after me, not you. | can’t recall you making a
meal or doing laundry for me, not even once. When | need help in the bathroom, it’s always the caregiver who
steps in. What have either of you actually done? Honestly, | don’t need your help.”
With that, Ruby’s expression soured. She turned around and headed toward the door to leave.
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