Chapter 689

The old man was drained of all his energy after yesterday’s humiliation. He lay on his bed, looking as if he was at the end of his life.

“Grandpa…” Selene called out carefully. Old Master Shaw turned his head to the other side.

Selene murmured quietly. “My mother was particularly thin when she gave birth to me. I heard from my dad that we were very poor at that time. My mum always begged for food even after she met my dad. At that time, my dad had just graduated from university with no stable income or even a place to live. They didn’t know when their next meal would be, but still, my dad always saved food for my mom and perhaps that was why they got together. Soon afterward, they had me. However, due to malnutrition, my mum was very skinny and had a hard time giving birth. She lost a lot of blood and passed away after giving birth to me. Back then, the doctor told my dad that she could be saved if she was healthier and had more strength…”

Old Master Shaw started crying after hearin