The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 1337:

As she stepped out, Ruby struck Alec harder with the hanger. “Behave! Keep quiet, or I’ll leave you without food!”

Even as the blows landed, Alec refused to give up. He continued to try to win his daughter’s sympathy, knowing that if he lost this chance, he might never get another.

The louder he shouted, the harsher Ruby’s strikes became. From outside, Isabella listened to the noise—the screams, curses, and cries—and grew annoyed.

After nearly ten minutes, Ruby stepped out of the bedroom with a bright smile, warmly inviting Isabella to sit down at the table for a meal.

The table was piled with dishes, their rich aroma drifting into Alec’s room and stirring his empty stomach. He hadn’t eaten in an entire day and night, and hunger gnawed at him.

His cries began again. “Starving…”

it coming. He’s done so many terrible things before, and this is his punishment.

on complaining

hadn’t heard a word. Nothing Ruby said could change what was obvious;

here?” Isabella asked, her face calm as she looked across the table. Though her plate was stacked with food, her

to hear what this was about and leave as soon as possible. “Oh, nothing important. I just missed you. You’re my daughter. I didn’t get to raise you when you were little, and now I’d like to spend more time with you. You’ve been distant lately,

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took Isabella’s hand in hers. “Will you come visit me more often? I won’t ask you for money. I have all of your father’s money, and it’s plenty for me to

unable to tell what was running

your mother,” Ruby said softly, her voice

such a visit, of course, would depend entirely on her mood. “It’s late, and the roads aren’t safe at night. If there’s nothing more, I’ll be on my way.” Isabella stood up, picked

by the distance her daughter had placed between them. Why wouldn’t Isabella open up

said gently, following her with careful steps, afraid to