The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 1303:

Leif was tending to the balcony plants, wanting them to thrive, while Tori lounged in front of the television, captivated by an ad for senior wellness supplements.

Tori switched off the screen and turned to her daughter. “Ellie, darling, where have you been up to lately? It’s been ages since you last visited.”

She sifted through Ellie’s gifts, her fingers pausing on a luxurious woolen coat in a rich, deep purple, perfectly suited to her age. Yet, she shook her head. “Didn’t I tell you? No more clothes for me. This is far too loose. It doesn’t suit me one bit.”

Ellie felt a pang of resignation. She prided herself on her keen sense of style and had chosen the pieces with her parents’ preferences in mind. Why was her mother always so hard to please? “Alright, I’ll return it later,” Ellie sighed.

Tori slipped on the pants. “These are decent,” she said.

Then, she tried the shoes. “The shoes are also lovely, but that coat? Not quite right.”

“Why are you fussing, Tori? Just wear it. Ellie

kept him warm while shaving years off his appearance. “Ellie, don’t mind your mother.

hand dismissively. “I would rather you just slipped

into her bag and pulled out a brown paper envelope, which she gently handed to Tori.

extended his hand toward the envelope, but Tori swiftly swatted it away. “I manage the finances

L𝓐tєѕτ chʜɑρτєrs ιn g𝒶l𝑛ovєl𝑠.ⲕоm

of spending money? I’ve handed over my entire pension

shot her husband a sharp look. “What do you need money for? You don’t handle the grocery shopping. Are you planning to splurge on someone

plea for pocket money and turning his attention to the crabs

after, Hank and his new bride, Mattie Moore, arrived, their affection for each other still radiant from their recent wedding.

which appeared to hold a substantial sum

is this money for?” he asked, stretching out his