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    “Isabe, how on earth did you convince Brenna to hand you a job?” Ruby asked again.


    Isabe’s patience wore thin. Ruby’s relentless questioning about the matter was exhausting.


    “Mom, enough. I’ve told you, I don’t know. I admitted to her that I was wrong, and she offered me the job. That’s it,” Isabe 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. Isabe, on the other hand, came back to the familyter and never mistreated her.” Alec nodded in agreement, his expression somber. “That makes sense.”


    Ruby’s voice red 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.”


    At the nursing home, Brenna discreetly slipped Joann a bundle of cash, a hundred thousand dors, tucked inside a in 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 some spending money. Even your clothes are fromst year! Next time I visit, I’ll bring you some new 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.<fneea2> Latest content published on find[?]ovel</fneea2>


    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 give me a ring if you need anything.” Alec shot a quick nce around the room, believing that Brenna would leave some money 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 visit me if there is nothing to gain. I know you onlye here 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. I can’t recall you making a meal or doingundry for me, not even once. When I need help in the bathroom, it’s always the caregiver who steps in. What have either of you actually done? Honestly, I 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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