The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 1100:

With the conversation at a dead end, Gracie’s spirits took a dive. Still, she understood she had no real power to argue her case.

Just then, her phone buzzed. She glanced down to see Elsa’s name flashing on the screen. After answering the video call, she made sure Ethan was also visible on camera.

Ethan, uninterested in chatting with Elsa, quietly returned to his desk.

Gracie put on a joyful expression and said, “Hi, Mrs. Mitchell! How’s your mother doing today?”

Elsa was by Belen’s side in the hospital room, looking after her as she recovered from a painful pelvic injury that left her unable to sit up. Gently, she helped Belen eat.

Spotting Ethan in the background, Belen called out, “Ethan, why haven’t you visited me recently?”

than usual, and her patience for Ethan’s packed schedule

his work and walked over. “Grandma, I’ll stop by after I’m done here, probably around noon. Is there anything special you’d like for lunch?

“That’s what I wanted to hear! Could you pick up two orders of pasta from my favorite restaurant

laugh. “Of course, Grandma. I will make sure to

a pointed look. “Are you ready to leave already? You barely spoke with your grandmother. Are you really that busy? Don’t even think about leaving yet. Look at Gracie; she was here all day yesterday, keeping

of praising Gracie, hoping Ethan would finally notice the patience and warmth Gracie showed

never occurred to him that Gracie had chosen to help out of kindness for Elsa and Belen. In his mind, he believed his mother had simply pressured Gracie into going

not part of our family. Why did you drag her to

𝕍𝕖𝕣𝕤𝕚𝕠𝕟 𝕧𝕒𝕝𝕚𝕕𝕒𝕥𝕖𝕕 𝕗𝕣𝕠𝕞: 𝕘Ɐ𝕝𝕟𝕠ν𝕖𝕝𝕤﹒ⅽ𝕠𝕞

“Oh, I went there because I wanted to. Your grandmother has been feeling down, and I just wanted to keep her company. When my dad was ill, I did the same thing for him, so I know how much it helps. Honestly, your mother and grandmother are like family to me now. It’s really no trouble at all, Ethan. I’ll go