Chapter 4

After I finished middle school, Mom had wanted me to drop out and get a job. I had to swear I wouldn't use a single penny of hers before she reluctantly allowed me to continue my education.

Throughout high school and college, I had earned my own living expenses by working part-time.

Even after I started working full-time, she would still regularly ask me for money. Over the years, I'd given her more than 100 grand. How dare she claim I was the one draining the family's savings?

Some of the bystanders who were clueless about the truth started murmuring their judgment.

Fueled by anger, I ignored their stares and retorted, "I'd love to know exactly how I drained the family's savings. After middle school, you wanted me to drop out. I earned my own way through high school and college without taking a dime from you.

"But Jake? He attended private schools throughout middle and high school. That wasn't cheap, was it? And let's not forget, since I started working, I've given you over 100