Imprisoned While Pregnant, She's Back for Payback novel Chapter 37

Chapter 37 Done Giving In

“Mom already made up her mind. The money’s being transferred to Nadine for her wedding.”

The second those words came out, the rosary’s string in Tess’s fingers snapped.

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She stared at the scattering beads in shock, like her grandmother had just sent her a warning from beyond the grave.

Tess remembered it well–growing up, Nadine always got her way.

Now, even Grandma’s inheritance is being handed over to Nadine?

Absolutely not. If Grandma were still alive, she’d never allow that!

“I don’t agree with this.”

“What did you just say?”

Kylie looked at Tess, stunned by the sudden pushback. Still, it was a large amount of money.

A cold, smug smirk formed on her face. She raised her voice and waved her hand dramatically. “That’s not your call. I’m your mother!”

Nadine’s eyes lit up as she waited, eager to see Tess’s reaction.

That’s when it hit her–Kylie had planned to give her the inheritance.

She was ready for Tess to beg.

With her husband Finn and her mother backing her up, Tess wasn’t that star lawyer anymore -just an ex–con who had barely gotten out.

She had no power left.

Once Nadine realized this, she gave Tess a proud, smug look.

But Tess didn’t even glance her way. She placed the broken rosary on the table, turned to face Kylie, and met her eyes. “Grandma left that to me. And even if someone else had to receive it, it shouldn’t go to an adopted daughter who’s not even part of our bloodline. I’m done giving in. What belongs to me stays with me.”

Her voice was calm, but every word was strong and clear.

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Kylie hesitated, suddenly unsure who she was looking at. Then her anger flared. “I’m mother!”

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Tess replied with a quiet scoff. “Then you should remember–I’m your biological daughter.”

Her face was still pale, but the smirk she gave was filled with scorn.

Kylie stood there, frozen in place.

“Tess…

do you blame me?”

Nadine’s soft, trembling voice broke the silence in the room.

Tess turned her head.

Tears streamed down Nadine’s cheeks, making her look weak and pitiful.

She acted like Tess’s words had completely crushed her. Her crying grew louder, her shoulders shaking. “It’s all because of me. If my mom hadn’t done so much for Kylie … I wouldn’t have taken her attention and care away from you.”

Same old trick–digging up the past to guilt–trip everyone.

Her sobs got worse, and her eyes turned red and puffy.

Kylie’s brief moment of calm disappeared, and she threw another angry glare at Tess. “Nadine’s mother saved my life. You’re my child–can’t you just let Nadine have this?”

“All these years, have you forgotten?”

Forgotten who your actual daughter is.

You treated me like I didn’t matter and acted like she was your everything.

“If you owe someone your life, pay it off yourself. Don’t drag me into it.”

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