Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Chapter 1622 Olivia’s Pretentious Kindness

By the time Ellen arrived home, Lilac’s family had stopped by. They heard of the demolition payment, so they paid a visit to claim their share.

“Ellie, part of the amount belongs to you and me. Isn’t this how inheritance works?” Her uncle, Garrett, cut to the chase. She was stunned momentarily as mixed feelings churned in her stomach.

“That’s right! Ellie, you’ve been living with Jessica, but you’re not her biological granddaughter. We’re supposed to be her immediate family according to the law,” Nicole chipped in.

“So, we should split it into six among my mother, the three of us, your uncle, and you.” Ellen was at her wit’s end. Grievance stifled her chest as Jessica once told her that the house would belong to her and no one else.

Every nook and cranny of the place carried precious memories; it was her home. “What’s with the silence, Ellie? Perhaps, you don’t wanna share? Are you trying to hog everything?” Garrett’s wife was making assumptions.

it.” Ellen clasped her

your name. Once you have the money, you gotta transfer our portions to us. You know

her agreement with their decision because of her dire need for

of money was too much for her to ignore! Sharing it

animal that could not resist. Tears finally escaped from her eyes, and pain squeezed her heart as she observed the

She glanced at it and quelled the waves of emotions.

Jessica’s house is going to be demolished. Any updates

money yet. The contractor asked me to

the others drop

they left

resent them. This is how the world works.” Olivia pretended

“I-I don’t resent anyone.”

listen

options. Besides, she was not