Chapter 1537

However, Renee knew that something must be troubling Tess, so she didn't want to ask her anything further.

In the afternoon, Margaret came home with the two children, and Tess clocked out of work. Tess carried her bag and walked on the empty street with a troubled mind. Every step she took felt heavy. When she reached the door of her house, someone blocked her way.

"Did you do what I asked you to?" The woman wore black clothes and a large hat that hid more than half of her scarred face.

"I did what you asked. When are you going to let my mother go?" Tess sobbed as she begged the woman.

"Keep doing it. I'll let your mother go in ten days." The woman grabbed Tess' collar and threatened her, "Don't you dare play any tricks, you hear? Your mother is doomed if you miss a day or add a lower dosage. Do you understand?"

"Y-Yes." Tess swallowed and dared not disobey her. Only then did the woman let her go, and turned to leave.

"Wait!" Tess stopped her.

"What do you want?"

"I want to a