Chapter 468:

Reflecting on the hardship she and her grandmother had endured, Ruth’s heart swelled with sadness, guilt, and a growing bitterness. Why did they never stop tormenting her?

Kallie, sensing the depth of Ruth’s despair, stepped forward and handed her a bank card after entering the house.

“Use this to get your grandmother the medical attention she needs. Once the diagnosis is clear, I’ll arrange for the best specialists. Don’t worry. I’ll do everything I can to help her, as long as it’s not beyond hope.”

Ruth stared at the bank card in disbelief, Kallie’s sudden gesture of generosity leaving her momentarily stunned. She looked up at Kallie, confusion clouding her eyes before pushing the card back toward Kallie. “I can’t take this, not now,” Ruth said, her voice filled with suspicion. “I don’t want to get trapped. I’ve had enough trouble in my life without adding more. You don’t need to waste your time on someone like me.”

Kallie’s heart ached as she took in Ruth’s frail figure, but she didn’t press the issue. Instead, she followed Ruth further into the house.

Just then, a figure darted out from the shadows, wielding a broom.

broom struck her a few times,

was Ruth’s grandmother, Tilda Patterson, who had

Kallie, brandishing the broom

dare hurt my granddaughter! Get out, or I swear, I’ll make you regret it!” Ruth’s stomach dropped as Kallie’s expression turned unreadable, her face devoid of emotion. Panic welled up inside Ruth, and she quickly stepped in, shielding her

she didn’t mean any harm,” she blurted out, her words spilling over each

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her desperation clear. “I don’t need your money. Just don’t hurt us. You can leave, and we won’t

situation. “I’m sorry if I seemed harsh. I wasn’t angry; I was just taken aback by the conditions here. But I meant what I said. I’m

grandmother, her concern deepening. “Your grandmother

words wouldn’t come. She turned to her grandmother, who was now wracked with a violent

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