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.

Ellen clasped her hands together and lowered her

you have the money, you gotta transfer our portions to us.

with their decision because of her dire need for money to have a

Ellen, the amount of money was too much for her to ignore! Sharing it amongst

leaving Ellen sitting in a corner like a fragile animal that could not resist. Tears finally escaped from her eyes, and

moment, her phone rang. She glanced at it and quelled the waves of emotions. “Who

that Aunt Jessica’s house is going to be demolished. Any updates yet?”

received the money yet. The contractor asked me to

the

they left not long

is how the world works.” Olivia pretended to

“I-I don’t resent anyone.”

going to listen to them?” Olivia tested

options. Besides, she was not Jessica’s biological granddaughter. It was only foster care at most; bringing it to the