Chapter 506

Chapter 506:

Denise recalled the lawyer’s letter and knew she couldn’t confront Eileen like this.

Quickly, Denise managed a smile. “Eileen, don’t speak to me like that. I’m your mother; I just wanted to see you. I heard Ruby’s daughter got married, and I assumed she might soon have grandchildren to care for. Who will look after Gabriela then? Surely I can do that for you.”

Denise’s words twisted the truth, subtly threatening Ruby by implying that Ruby should not stay in the house anymore.

Anger flared within Eileen. Denise and Judie were clearly cut from the same cloth.

“I’ll manage my daughter myself. If my mother can’t help me, we certainly don’t need someone like you meddling. No matter how you dress it up, my decision won’t change. Beyond alimony, expect no involvement from us,” Eileen said firmly.

With that, Eileen ushered Ruby into the car and helped her into the passenger seat.

seemed ready to respond but then thought better of it. Fearing further provocation, she simply

slapped her thighs. Why had Eileen shown up? If only

glanced at the onlookers and began to fake crying. The

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couldn’t take her with me. He later married that woman—Eileen’s stepmother—who sent Eileen to school for a few years but eventually made her

Ruby expressed her concerns. “Eileen, what if

her own irritation and comfort Ruby. “Mom, don’t dwell on her words. You know how she treated me and

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