THE DIVORCE GAMBIT From Dumped Wife to CEO's Forever novel Chapter 629

Tammie ]was sketching at his desk when the call came through. "Ann, what happened? Calm down and tell me everything," he said, his voice tight with concern.

"Tammie," Ann cried, her voice thick with despair, "I… I don't want to live anymore."

Her words sent a jolt of panic through him. "Ann, listen to me. I'm in Crestwood City right now, but I'm booking a flight back to The Capital immediately. Just hang on." He was her brother. If the Gonzales family had turned her out, it was his duty to stand up for her.

Though she hadn't said it, Tammie had a sinking feeling this had something to do with Caitlin. Since she had been welcomed back into the family, Keira had changed. She was no longer the kind great-aunt he had always known.

A few hours later, Tammie arrived in The Capital and made his way to the cheap hotel where Ann was waiting for him in the lobby. Seeing her there, in such a rundown place, made his heart ache. Ann had been pampered her whole life; she had never experienced hardship like this.

"Ann!"

"Tammie!" Ann flew into his arms, burying her face in his neck. "You're here! You finally came back! I thought everyone had abandoned me!"

"Tammie, I never knew my mother was capable of such things," she sobbed. "Her actions had nothing to do with me, but I don't know why Grandma hates me so much! Maybe… maybe she never really loved me at all. It's not that I blame her for kicking me out… after all, we're not related by blood. I'm just so sad. I spent my whole life with her. I miss her so much…"

Hearing the story, Tammie was furious. He couldn't believe how heartless Keira had been. So what if Ann wasn't a true Gonzales? Keira had raised her. Their bond was real. And before Caitlin had reappeared, Ann was the one who had been by Keira's side, caring for her.

Now, Keira had cast her out without a second thought and cut off all her financial support.