The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 1298:

“If it weren’t for that house you own, I wouldn’t waste my time here,” Ruby muttered. Another sour smell drifted over, making her frown. “Did you soil yourself again?”

Alec let out a string of broken sounds, his face twisted with frustration. He couldn’t speak clearly, but every word Ruby said reached him.

The moment Ruby confessed she was only sticking around for the house, a wave of anger surged through him.

“Get… out!” The words came out slow but sharp.

Ruby narrowed her eyes. “Gladly! Let’s see who’s left to take care of you then!”

Just then, a nurse stepped into the room. “Your hospital and treatment fees have been overdue for two days. Which family member is responsible for payment?”

She walked toward Ruby, holding out the payment slip.

“Not my problem.

her bag, she strode right

that his daughter had only shown up once, on the day he had fallen ill, and never returned. His son hadn’t appeared

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reached for his phone and held it

while Alec’s trembling fingers tapped in the code to unlock the phone before taking

found the contact saved under his son’s

a long wait,

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daughter’s number didn’t help. No one picked up, either. “If the bill isn’t paid, you’ll have to be discharged,” the nurse said

Isabella, but the call went unanswered. Her plan had been to pack up and move in with her daughter, especially since relying

her chest. “Did Isabella

again and again, but Isabella

answers when she comes home tonight,” Ruby muttered. “What is she thinking? I’m her mother! She’s