Chapter 576



Rosalie walked out of the hospital room, ignoring Laila's frantic shouts.

"Rosalie, come back! Come back now! You can't leave!"

Laila tried to get out of bed to chase after her, but her legs wouldn't cooperate. All she could do was watch helplessly as Rosalie's figure disappeared down the hallway.

Once outside, Rosalie immediately called Rebecca. The phone rang only once before Rebecca's kind and patient voice answered.

"Rose, is that you? What's the matter?"

"Grandma, I need to ask you something, and I need you to be honest with me."

Rebecca chuckled softly. "Of course, dear. What is it?"

Rosalie took a deep breath. "Did Aunt Laila ever come to see you?"

sudden silence on the

a moment, Rebecca replied, "Why are you asking about

question. She

"Yes, she did, but it was

you tell me? I

I didn't want to upset you. I knew your aunt hadn't treated

it would have only caused you more stress. You were busy with your studies, and I didn't

"I'm not angry with you, Grandma. I understand you didn't tell me because you were trying to protect me. But when

before admitting, "Yes, she did. She asked

Rosalie was stunned. "She actually asked for that much? Did you give it

"I did," Rebecca replied.

her that much! She's a gambler; she would have blown through

Rebecca said. "When I

that if she ever came to the Spencers again, I would make sure she regretted it. She hasn't appeared since

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