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.

not it.” Ellen clasped her hands together and lowered her

you gotta transfer our portions to us. You know

their decision because of her dire need for money to

was too much for her to ignore! Sharing it

not resist. Tears finally escaped from her eyes, and pain squeezed her heart as

She glanced at it and quelled the

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

received the money yet. The contractor asked me to make an

and the others drop

left not

could they? Ellie, don’t resent them. This is how the world works.” Olivia

“I-I don’t resent anyone.”

are you going to listen

had no other options. Besides, she was not Jessica’s biological granddaughter. It