Chapter 1109:

Brenna’s sharp gaze pinned him. “You’re asking me for money?”

She knew Alec’s character all too well; he was no dutiful son.

“I’ll make sure every cent goes to your grandmother’s care. We’ll look after her, I promise,” Alec stammered, intimidated by Brenna’s stare.

“How much are you asking for?” Brenna’s lips curved into a faint, probing smile, testing whether Alec’s recent good behavior was genuine.

Her sharp gaze made him shift uncomfortably.

Alec, sticking to the plan he had hatched with Lila, raised three fingers.

“Three hundred thousand?” Brenna asked.

least three million. You are filthy rich. That’s pocket

Brenna said. “I’ll handle all

handle everything,” Alec said, feeling his plan crumble. Brenna’s wealth was

making Alec feel exposed.

the doctor about whether Joann needs surgery and how much it’ll cost,”

a panic. “No need to bother

sleeve. “Surgery? I don’t need any such thing. My

on Alec. “So you made up that whole story about needing the money

her. Just taking medicine isn’t a long-term answer. I never meant to swindle you out of your money. I truly hoped my mother would get the surgery.” Alec turned toward Joann, desperation in his eyes. “Mom, can you stop saying things that aren’t true? The doctor told you that your heart’s arteries are dangerously narrow. You need that bypass, or you won’t

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will not take any medicine,”

reassured her, saying, “Don’t worry. I won’t let them trick me. I’m not the pushover I used to be. No one’s going to

listen to me. You should leave. They’re both selfish and only care about what they can get. It will never end well for you

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