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?”

an indignant huff. “He’s lucky she

can’t be

blood,” Joann clarified, her voice trembling with anger. “Brenna was sixteen at that time, 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

chill ran through Isabella, her fear mounting that she could face a similar fate. “He’s truly

Mack being her grandson, she knew Brenna’s grudge against him was justified, and the Harpers’

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see why Brenna won’t help Mack find a job. Letting

pulled out the two thousand dollars and handed the money to Joann. “Grandma,

and she had lied to Brenna about her finances; the Barretts’

Isabella felt her resolve to live 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 would stand