The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 779:

Everything she had done, every sacrifice, was dismissed as nothing more than unwelcome interference.

The look in Ethan’s eyes—cold and detached—cut deep into her. It felt like every ounce of love and care she had given him had become a burden to him.

“Don’t call me Mom,” Elsa said, her voice tight with anger. “I don’t have a son who treats me like this.”

She then glanced at Brenna, her glare full of venom, her expression clouded with hatred.

Brenna didn’t want things to be this tense, either. She had no desire to be at odds with Elsa. But the older woman was difficult, and she had never expected to change her. She didn’t hope for affection or closeness. If they could simply avoid more arguments, that would be enough.

Right then, Brenna knew she had to step away from the standoff between Ethan and Elsa. She lifted her eyes to Ethan and said softly, “You two talk. I’ll leave now.”

a small nod and gave her

smile to Brenna felt like a blow. All those years of raising him meant nothing; he

her head began to spin. Her body wobbled,

across their faces. Minna, especially, looked

brought you into this world. How can you just turn your back on her like this?” Minna said, her voice shaking

looks, the money, the power—but he had a bad relationship with

it. Elsa was his mother, the woman who carried him, raised him, and gave him everything he had. How could he be

home to

his own mother just for his girlfriend? How could someone

disappointment toward

turned to face Minna. The chill in his stare was