The Heartbreak Prescription (by Glazed Snow) novel Chapter 1176

"Dad, Kate is already outside," Edric said quickly. "She's a good girl, very polite and well behaved. She said she'll only come in if you allow it. If not, she'll just stay outside and celebrate your birthday from there. You should meet her. You'd definitely love her!"

Tabitha let out a cold snort. In her eyes, that illegitimate girl had clearly inherited her mother's talent for sweet talk.

Roger looked straight at Edric.

"Tell her to go home."

The refusal came without hesitation.

"Dad!" Edric exclaimed, aghast.

Roger's expression hardened. "Tabitha said one thing that was absolutely right. Ivy is the only daughter of the Quinn family. I won't acknowledge anyone else."

Edric's face fell instantly. Without another word, he turned and walked away.

Outside the estate gates, Kate and Noelle were waiting in a luxury sedan. They had been sitting there the entire time, waiting for Edric to fight their way in and bring back an answer.

Kate looked increasingly anxious. "Mom, do you think Grandpa will let me go inside?"

Noelle wore a fitted silk dress, her hair pinned neatly up. Compared to the faint wrinkles on Tabitha's face, she still looked soft and elegant, the kind of woman who seemed delicate and charming wherever she went.

She remained calm. "Don't worry. Your father will be back soon. Then we'll know."

"But he's been inside forever!" Kate said impatiently. "Why isn't he back yet? Grandpa's birthday party is full of important people today. It's the perfect chance to show myself. I don't want to keep living as an illegitimate daughter. I want to be the Quinn family's heiress!"

Noelle's voice stayed gentle. "Don't worry. One day, you will be the Quinn family's heiress. Ivy won't be able to block your path forever."

Just then, Edric appeared.

"Noelle!"

Noelle immediately brightened, her expression turning warm and admiring. "You're back. What did your dad say?"

Kate leaned forward anxiously. "Yeah, what did Grandpa say?"

Looking at their hopeful faces, Edric hesitated before speaking.

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