The Heart Left Behind (Cole and Yvonne) novel Chapter 220

I looked at Ruth. It seemed that she didn't think that there was anything wrong with what she said. Was she pretending that she was the legitimate wife now?

I looked at Mom standing by the side, saying nothing. It was just like when I was young. She just stood there while watching my father bring Ruth back.

If it were not for Grandma, Ruth might not have made it out. Back then, all of us thought that Ruth had aborted the child. No one would have thought that she had raised the child into an adult.

"My father has been paying for your living expenses all these years. You've fattened yourself up just nice."

Ruth looked a little offended. She turned to look at Dad who was lying on the bed, seemingly upset. "I got together with your father not because of the money."

She wiped away her tears, putting on a pity act. "I know you hate me, and I know that I have no right to be asking for forgiveness. I'm here just to see him—just a short moment will do. I'm really afraid that this will be my last time seeing him." She sobbed hard.

No wonder my father would like her so much.

"Ruth, my father has just passed out. He isn't dead."

My mother tapped me on the shoulder. "Watch your mouth."

"It's the truth. She could have come at any moment, yet she chose this time. Is she trying to prove that she cares about him?"

I glanced at Chris next to the bed. "You must've spent a lot of effort getting Grandma to acknowledge you."

Without Grandma's permission, he would not have dared to bring his mother to the hospital.

Chris stiffened a little. Then, he got up and walked toward me.

"Cole, I'm really worried about Dad. It's not what you think. Don't worry, I have businesses abroad. I won't fight for the inheritance with you."

"I'm not so sure about that. But Chris, I'm warning you. You'd better not be up to no good."

I didn't care if he was my brother or not. I wasn't going to show mercy to people like him. Even Hayden would do the same thing too.

"Cole, I have no intention of breaking your family up. You've misunderstood."

"In that case, why have you returned?" I snickered and looked at her. "Are you back to prove that even without my father, you're still doing well? Or are you here to feel a sense of superiority?"

My mother might be a wimp, but Ruth was clearly not one.

I added, "I've successfully kicked you two out of the family once. I can do it again."

I turned around and tapped Ruth on the shoulder. "Or do you think that since Chris is an adult now, he can help you go up against me?"

Her perfect facade let slip a moment of annoyance.

"Ruth, sometimes, I think to myself—where on earth did you two get the confidence to think that you're a match for me?"