Chapter 1382

Gloria shook her head in despair. "It's pointless. My father's will states that my stepmother has full control over my inheritance until I turn 18. When I got home, she already had an excuse—she claimed she lost all the money and won't give me a single cent!" "You've endured so much," Helen said, her heart heavy with empathy. No one should have to face such helplessness alone. Gloria continued to cry, trapped between relief and despair. Helen felt a deep sadness swell within her. She turned to Chandler before gently resting her hand on Gloria's. "As your mentor, I'll always be here for you. I won't turn my back on this. For now, concentrate on your recovery. Once you're better, we'll work together to reclaim what belongs to you." "Ms. Spencer—" Gloria began, her voice filled with gratitude. At a loss for words, she tried to rise and express her thanks with a bow. "Alright, enough with the formalities," Helen replied, gently nudging her back down. "Just focus on getting through thi