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Joann, caught off guard by the visit, eyed Isabella curiously. Their bond had always been distant—Isabella had
only visited twice during her hospital stay, each tlingering briefly without so much as a proper greeting.
Today, however, Isabella brought gifts and cto visit, so Joann warmly invited Isabella to her room.
Joann’s suite in the upscale nursing hwas modest but comfortable, with a well-appointed living area and a
separate bedroom, perfectly suited for her to live.
Isabella set her gifts on the table and eased into conversation, asking Joann about her life before Isabella joined
the Barrett family.
When the moment felt right, Isabella said, “Joann, why does Brenna hate Mack so much?”
Joann’s expression hardened, and she let out an indignant huff. “He’s lucky she didn’t kill him! That monster
tried to rape her!”
Isabella’s jaw dropped. “That can’t be true. She’s his sister!”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“Not by blood,” Joann clarified, her voice trembling with anger. “Brenna was sixteen at that time, working on her
designs alone in her room. Mack entered her room with vile intentions. If | hadn't been home, he would have
succeeded.” Joann’s fury flared as she recounted the ordeal. “I beat him up that day and gave Brenna money to
run away from home. Otherwise, why do you think she left the family and stayed abroad for years?”
A chill ran through Isabella, her fear mounting that she could face a similar fate. “He’s truly despicable! If | were
Brenna, with powerful parents, | would have killed him already!”
Joann sighed. Despite Mack being her grandson, she knew Brenna’s grudge against him was justified, and the
Harpers’ actions seemed designed to crush the Barretts entirely.
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“Now | see why Brenna won't help Mack find a job. Letting him live is merciful enough,” Isabella said.
She pulled out the two thousand dollars and handed the money to Joann. “Grandma, please take this to treat
yourself to something nice.”
Joann accepted it without protest. Her savings were nearly gone, and she had lied to Brenna about her finances;
the Barretts’ mistreatment of Brenna had left her too ashamed to accept Brenna’s money.
Leaving the nursing home, Isabella felt her resolve to live somewhere else solidify. She didn’t want to live with
someone like Mack anymore. Though she could not afford to buy a house, renting was within her means. She
decided to cut ties with the Barretts entirely—her parents included, whom she now saw as terrible people. Her
loyalty shifted firmly to Brenna. She would stand by those who treated her kindly and gave her money.
Returning hearly, Isabella found Mack sprawled on the couch, engrossed in a game, while Ruby bustled in
the kitchen. Isabella’s view of them had utterly transformed.
“Why are you hso early today?” Mack asked, glancing up.
“The shop was not busy today. On my way back, | noticed Imperial Bar is hiring servers. Interested? The salary
starts at twenty thousand a month,” Isabella said.
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