?Chapter 1136:


    A snort of disdain came from Elsa. “That verdict means nothing to me. I refuse to ept it.”


    Emmett’s calm didn’t waver; only his eyes betrayed a flicker of contempt. “Doesn’t matter if you ept it or not. Thew stands. If you’re finished, you should leave now. This isn’t your house anymore.”


    Ethan, having finished venting to Brenna about the situation, stood up and said to Elsa, “Let’s go.”


    Though reluctant to leave, Elsa knew staying here longer was pointless. Seething with anger, she left with Ethan.


    On the way back, Elsained to Ethan about how Emmett had mistreated her over the years.


    “Your dad is a master at shutting me out. After every argument, he’d go silent for ages, sometimes even asking for assignments in the military just to avoid setting foot at home.”


    “Raising you and Kenny? That was all on me. He never showed either of you any real attention. But now, Kenny turned his back on me, choosing your father over me.”


    Ethan kept his eyes on the road, barely reacting as Elsa’sints filled the car. Her words faded into the background as he drove her straight to the hospital, where Belen waited for care.


    After lunch, Brenna continued discussing business strategies with Ethan until work ended. She then went straight to the hospital, concerned about Joann. Today, she had Lorna order meals from a nearby restaurant and had people deliver them to Joann.


    Nothing could put Brenna at ease until she saw Joann with her own eyes and checked on her.


    Lorna handed Brenna the desserts she had bought, perfect for elderly people with sensitive teeth to enjoy.


    Brenna looked at the selection and felt pleased.


    Down in the lobby, Brenna immediately noticed Alec’s usual spot was empty. She took a detour to the security office, where a young guard informed her Alec had taken the day off.


    Guessing he might be with Joann, Brenna made her way straight to the hospital.


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    Near the hospital, Brenna bought some fruit from a stand before heading to Joann’s room.


    “Joann?” Brenna said as she entered, finding only Gia, the caregiver, present. “Gia, where’s Alec? He is not here?”


    Gia shook her head. “He hasn’t dropped by once today. Your grandmother was just asking about him.”


    Propped against her pillows, Joann was glued to a sappy romance drama on her tablet.


    “I brought you some desserts, Grandma,” Brenna remembered that Joann loved desserts and pastries. Back when the Barrett family had still been wealthy, her grandmother had always had a steady supply of desserts.


    “You know what I like well,” Joann perked up, easing herself upright while Gia rolled over a table and helped Brenna put the desserts on the table.


    “You are so good to your grandmother, Miss Harper. These desserts look delicious!” Gia said.


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