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    Brenna ignored Ruby. She knew how much she had earned for the Barrett family, and yet, they still had the audacity to think that she owed them for raising her.


    She knew she owed them nothing. The only person she felt indebted to was Joann.


    Brenna stole a nce toward Joann, expecting her to intervene and speak up for Ruby and Mack.


    Yet, Joann remained resolutely silent, her face growing darker as she fixed Ruby with a fierce, pointed re, repeatedly clearing her throat as though sending a pointed reminder.


    Ruby caught Joann’s stern look and immediately stopped talking.


    Brenna had been puzzled about the power dynamic between Joann and Ruby initially, but now, she understood. Apparently, Ruby was under Joann’s control. Knowing that, Brenna felt relieved. She stayed in the room briefly, then quietly exited.


    As she was leaving, she exchanged a nce with the caregiver, Gia, who followed her out.


    “Gia, how has my grandmother been doingtely?” Brenna asked.


    Gia responded with a smile. “Her appetite is good, and her mood has improved dramatically. Her heart condition is stable, too. She alwayspliments the food you asked people to bring. Her daughter-inw and grandson are visiting her; they are terribly inconsiderate, bringing her nothing at all.”


    Gia’s tone became noticeably agitated. “You wouldn’t believe their behavior. From the moment they stepped in, they treated her disrespectfully, speaking as though she were their servant.”


    “What exactly did they say?” Brenna’s heart sank. She knew Ruby and Mack were bad people. During her time around the Barrett household, she’d witnessed countless confrontations between Ruby and Joann. Joann’s patience and keen wit were the only things that had kept Ruby from driving her madpletely.


    Concern for Joann began to grow within Brenna.


    Gia replied, “Ruby keptining about the medical expenses, saying that the money spent daily couldst her months. Then, she asked about your grandmother’s meals. When I told her, can you guess her response? She shamelessly said that someone her age shouldn’t be eating sovishly—it was wasteful, she imed. She demanded that your grandmother ask you to give her the money directly, and she could manage the meals. Now I see exactly why you insist on sending food to your grandmother daily. That family is truly appalling, even trying to profit from your grandmother’s meals.” Gia sighed heavily, clearly disgusted by Alec’s and Ruby’s behavior.


    Brenna felt indignation building inside her. “They’ll never change. Did Ruby say anything else?”


    “She even tried to push your grandmother into asking you for a job for her son. Your grandmother refused outright, rebuking her sharply and warning that she’d have her son throw her out if she continued with such ridiculous requests. That finally shut Ruby up. Your grandmother’s resolve and cleverness really showed.” Gia paused, shaking her head. “When things looked like they might get physical, I stepped in firmly to protect your grandmother, giving them a stern warning. Thankfully, that made them behave.”


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    Brenna nodded appreciatively, pulling out some money she’d prepared earlier.


    “Please contact me immediately if there’s ever a problem.”


    She then handed Gia the money. “These are bonuses for you and the other caregiver. I appreciate everything you do.”<fn089e> This text is hosted at FιndＮovel</fn089e>


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