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Chapter 197 Clinging to Jethro

Author: Grace Lotus
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Mom was utterly deaf to my explanations, and she assumed I was selfishly withholding funds.

"Can you please be reasonable, Mom? If I had money, I’d give it to you, but I don’t!"

I felt increasingly agitated. Constrained by my limited resources, I couldn't fulfill her demands. How was I supposed to make her believe that I was truly broke?

"I don’t care. You have to find a place for Sean's post-surgery rehabilitation today. I refuse to believe you can’t afford to rent a house!"

Mom’s disdainful stare was like a cold blade. Was she really forcing me without a shred of sympathy for my struggles? I was her daughter. Even amid her disappointment, shouldn't there have been a hint of understanding for my situation?

"Let's go to the bank, Mom. I’ll show you my account balance, and you can see for yourself whether I have money or not." I approached her, intending to take her to the bank.

My frustration boiled over. If words failed, perhaps the stark reality of my empty account would speak
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