The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 1335:

“Isabella, I miss you. I cooked all your favorite dishes. Come by for dinner tonight. I need to talk to you…” Ruby’s voice broke as she began to sob. “I’m the only one caring for your father now. He wets the bed every single day, and it’s too much for me alone. We have to figure out what to do about him. I’m worn out, Isabella. My legs ache constantly, my stomach hasn’t been right, and the clinic told me I’ve got high blood pressure. Please, have some compassion for me.”

Ruby kept pouring out her complaints, and Isabella grew impatient.

“Enough. I’ll go home to visit you,” Isabella said.

Even though she had promised herself to cut ties with the Barrett family, Isabella still found herself returning home.

When she stepped inside, the house looked nearly the same as before. Ruby had kept everything spotless, and from the kitchen came the savory aroma of braised ribs, thick and mouthwatering. Isabella caught the scent and reluctantly admitted it smelled good.

Hearing the front door, Ruby walked out of the kitchen. “Isabella, sit down. Dinner will be served shortly. I made all your favorite dishes.”

Isabella remained unimpressed. She could always prepare her own meals or eat out if she pleased. Food wasn’t something that would sway her.

get to the point. I don’t have much time,” she

urged her toward a chair. “You can’t leave before eating. I cooked a lot for you, got so much to share. Once dinner’s on the table, we can talk. You don’t need to worry; I have enough savings, and I won’t ask you for

muffled voice suddenly echoed, followed by the

“Don’t mind him!

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at once it was Alec calling

check on him. You

was the last place she wanted Isabella to see. Isabella pushed

room had once belonged to Mack, always orderly and smelling

out her phone, took several photos, and sent them to Brenna before turning her

he had wasted away—hair grayed, cheeks sunken, his frame

He looked utterly wretched.