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.

sobs grew louder. Her skinny body swayed from left to right, as if

house gave her the chills.After all, she used to be a rich

her feet and said,

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

Jodie nodded without a

look at the operating room, Raina left with tears–rolling down her cheeks. Her affluent days were now gone for good. She had no choice but to face the reality of living in a messy rental house in the

 

but it was as if her soul

the hospital and saw the rain pouring down heavily. A bitter smile stretched across her pale face as she watched the pedestrians

huge raindrops pattered on her body, but she did not feel pain.

side, where there was an awning to block her from the rain. “Are

around to see Steven before she said emotionlessly, “My dad died during the surgery. Why are we so unfortunate?”

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