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

you planning to do?” Margaret

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 as the debt

more Margaret listened, the more uneasy she felt. She had tricked money out of Ruby before, and although Ruby had gotten

and furious, Margaret’s voice 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

you reach the legal age for assisted

threw it in the trash, severing any chance for Margaret to

words made her realize Margaret had never truly seen her as a daughter but as a pawn–a disposable tool for Hansel’s

much for her precious son, she could figure out how to repay

She was no longer shackled by family obligations. She

how much she tried to wipe them away. From now

a tissue appeared

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