Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 734

Margaret’s tone was matter–of–fact, as if Ruby were an object to be discarded at will. She didn’t even consider whether Ruby would agree.

As far as she was concerned, as long as Hansel could be saved, Ruby’s life was expendable. After all, Hansel was the lifeline of the Jenners. If they lost their son, she and her husband wouldn’t be able to go

• on.

Ruby let out a short, bitter laugh, which soon escalated into a loud, almost hysterical one.

“What are you laughing at? Are you crazy?” Margaret’s voice was sharp, filled with anger.

When Ruby finally stopped laughing, she spoke in a low, steady voice. “Do you know why I took your call?”

“Why?” Margaret asked.

“Because wanted to see just how disgusting the things you’d say could be. You didn’t disappoint me,” Ruby replied.

rough and hoarse from laughing so hard, was unsettlingly calm. It gave

you planning to do?” Margaret asked, unease creeping into her

smiled and said slowly, “Mom, this will be the last time I call you that. Over the years, the money I’ve given you, plus the 30,000 dollars you tricked out of me this time for Hansel–we’ll count that

Margaret listened, the more uneasy she felt. She had tricked money out of Ruby before, and although Ruby had gotten angry, she had never mentioned going

came out strained. “Ruby, are you crazy? I’m your mother! I gave birth to you. Your life belongs to me. How dare you talk about cutting

coolly. “If I remember correctly, you’re only 45 this year. Once you reach the legal age

She removed the SIM card, broke it, and threw it in the

had never truly seen her as

she could figure out how

felt a sense of relief and freedom. She was no longer

some reason, tears kept flowing from her eyes, no matter how much

appeared in front

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