Chapter 104 

As Margaret had no appetite, she turned to head upstairs. The sound of plates breaking rang from behind. She stopped in her tracks and turned to see a mess on the floor when Christopher walked past her and went up the stairs. He then changed and left the house. 

Elizabeth, who heard the commotion, ran out of the kitchen and uttered, “Mrs. Lewis...” 

Flashing her a smile, Margaret assured, “It‘s all right, Elizabeth. I made him angry. Have someone to help clean up the mess.” 

Meanwhile, at the hospital, Jodie sat on the cold floor. The doctors who walked past her merely stole glances at her, sighed, and continued on their way. 

The door to the operating room was still open behind her. Raina‘s sorrowful wails rang out inside, piercing Jodie‘s heart. 

Zachary died during the surgery. At first, Jodie thought she could finally relax after the surgery fees were paid. As long as Zachary was alive, she believed things would take a turn for the better. However, she did not expect more bad news to come, not even giving her a chance to catch her breath. 

After a while, Raina came out with reddened eyes. “Jo, you should go in and say your last goodbye.” 

Jodie shook her head. “I don‘t want to. Mom, I‘ll arrange the funeral tomorrow. You should

skinny body swayed from left to right, as if she would collapse at any second.

that eerie and terrifying rental house gave her the chills.After all, she used to be a rich lady in a wealthy family. Never had she been this miserable,

of impasse, Jodie rose to her feet and said, “Mom, let me send

daughter‘s hands, Raina said, “It‘s okay, Jo. I know it‘s been hard for you lately. I haven‘t been able to help much, and I know I‘ve been a burden. Please handle the remaining issues.

emotionless puppet, Jodie nodded without

affluent days were now gone for good. She

 

that she was not upset, but it was as if

the death certificate in her hands, she exited the hospital and saw the rain pouring down heavily. A bitter smile stretched across her pale face as she watched the pedestrians rushing to take

on her body, but she did not feel pain. Instead, the

her from the rain. “Are you crazy? What

before she said emotionlessly, “My dad died during the surgery. Why are we so

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