On the Ruins of His Regret I Soar novel Chapter 39

Gabriel was only a year older than her. They had been inseparable. After his parents died in a car crash when he was two, Jessica’s mother had raised him as her own. They were as close as any biological siblings.

But now, he stood before her, pointing a finger in her face, asking why she wasn’t dead.

A bitter laugh escaped her as she fought back tears. Ignoring Gabriel, she turned to the property manager. “What did you mean on the phone?”

The manager gestured toward Gabriel with a dismissive wave at Jessica. “Ms. Brown, we’ve packed your things. The owner of this property is Kevin Brown. You’ve been squatting here for days. If Mr. Brown hadn’t clarified the situation, we’d still be in the dark!”

“That’s a lie!” Jessica’s voice was strong and clear. “This is my mother’s apartment! It’s my inheritance! I am the sole owner!”

Gabriel sneered and produced the property deed, holding it open for her to see. “See for yourself. Black and white. It says the owner of this apartment is Kevin Brown. It has nothing to do with you.”

Jessica’s control finally snapped. She lunged, trying to grab the deed. “Impossible! This is fake! It can’t be real!”

She slapped his hand away, her head held high, her eyes blazing with defiance. “Admit I was wrong? What did I do wrong? Why should I be the one to apologize?”

Gabriel’s expression hardened. “You still don’t think you did anything wrong? Your father waited two years after your mother died to remarry! You accused him of having an affair with Isabella, but you never had a shred of proof! Catherine has been walking on eggshells since the day she moved in, terrified of upsetting you. She avoids family gatherings, spends your birthday wandering the streets alone just to stay out of your way. She has done nothing but try to please you, and all you’ve done is belittle, insult, and frame her!”

The more he spoke, the angrier he became. “What more do you want from us?”