?<strong>Chapter 1046:</strong>


    “Ms. rke is right. Don’t be afraid, just tell us who’s behind this, and we won’t do anything to you.”


    Yet even as she spoke, her sharp gaze pierced Barton with an unspoken warning. Nova sighed dramatically.


    “But honestly, how could the nursing home allow a former employee to ess surveince footage so secretly? Perhaps it’s time I oversee a thorough reorganization—”


    Before Nova couldplete her sentence, a resounding p echoed through the room.


    “Smack!”


    Kinslee’s hand struck Nova’s face with force, leaving her stunned. “Do you think I’m too old to see through your lies, Nova?”


    Kinslee’s voice shook with fury, her once-gentle eyes zing. She pointed her cane usingly.


    “And since when did the Lloyd family’s nursing home fall under your jurisdiction? Stay away from what isn’t within your responsibilities!”


    The p wasn’t merely physical; it was symbolic, aplete dismantling of Nova’s status within the family.


    Public humiliation had crushed her carefully built facade.


    Even so, Nova had no choice but to endure it.


    With Brook standing nearby, she swallowed her pride, lowering her head.


    “Kinslee, you were right to p me,” she said through gritted teeth, forcing a humble tone.


    Feigning regret, she added, “The chaos today is my fault. I shouldn’t have trusted others so easily.”


    Kinslee’s anger only red further at Nova’s pretense. “Enough of your innocent act!”


    The elderlydy took a deep breath, nearly losing her bnce from anger.


    Allison stepped forward, steadying her with concern.


    “Kinslee, please rest for now. We’ll handle everything,” Allison said gently.


    Allison felt grateful that Kinslee hade out to support her. Despite their brief acquaintance, Kinslee’s actions were nothing short of familial, standing by her side with unwavering resolve.


    “Allison, don’t worry. As long as I’m here, I won’t let anyone bully you,” Kinslee said firmly.


    Her sympathetic gaze softened as it fell on Allison.


    “And as for that ne, I shall dere that it belongs to you. From this moment on, you are the only granddaughter-inw I recognize!” Kinslee announced, her voice echoing through the room.


    The deration was met with stunned silence.


    The shock rippled through the room, but none were more blindsided than Nova. She had orchestrated today’s drama to push Allison out, yet not only had her n failed, it had solidified Allison’s position within the family.


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