The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 1247:

Joann, caught off guard by the visit, eyed Isabella curiously. Their bond had always been distant—Isabella had only visited twice during her hospital stay, each time lingering briefly without so much as a proper greeting.

Today, however, Isabella brought gifts and came to visit, so Joann warmly invited Isabella to her room.

Joann’s suite in the upscale nursing home was modest but comfortable, with a well-appointed living area and a separate bedroom, perfectly suited for her to live.

Isabella set her gifts on the table and eased into conversation, asking Joann about her life before Isabella joined the Barrett family.

When the moment felt right, Isabella said, “Joann, why does Brenna hate Mack so much?”

“He’s lucky she

jaw dropped. “That can’t

working on her designs alone in her room. Mack entered her room with vile intentions. If I hadn’t been home, he would have succeeded.” Joann’s fury flared as she recounted the ordeal. “I beat him

ran through Isabella, her fear mounting that she could face a similar fate. “He’s truly despicable! If I were Brenna, with powerful parents, I would have

she knew Brenna’s grudge against him was justified, and the Harpers’ actions seemed designed to crush

next

Brenna won’t help Mack find a job. Letting him live is

money to

about her finances; the Barretts’ mistreatment of Brenna had left her too ashamed

somewhere else solidify. She didn’t want to live with someone like Mack anymore. Though she could not afford to buy a house, renting was within her means. She decided to cut ties with the Barretts entirely—her parents included, whom she now saw as terrible people. Her loyalty shifted firmly to Brenna. She