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?"

a sudden silence

Rebecca replied, "Why are you

She did come to

"Yes, she did, but it was many years

frowned. "Why didn't you tell me? I

your aunt hadn't treated you well, so

the past now. If I had told you back then, it would have only caused you more stress. You were busy with your studies, and I didn't want

you, Grandma. I understand you didn't tell me because you were trying to protect me. But when she came to see you, it wasn't out of concern for me, was it? Did she ask

hesitated before admitting, "Yes, she did. She

stunned. "She actually asked for that much? Did you

"I did," Rebecca replied.

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

Rebecca said.

was. But I did it for you. I was worried she'd keep bothering you. I told her very clearly that I would only give her money once. 1 said t that if she ever came to the Spencers again, I would make sure she regretted it. She hasn't appeared

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