Chapter 1740

Emily clutched her phone, a lump forming in her throat.

She knew her family was different. She knew her mom worked hard as a single parent, so Emily started working during the summer to pay for her high school books. When she got to college, she didn’t ask her mom for a dime.

After studying abroad for two years, Emily, longing for her family, thought that coming home would help mend their strained relationship. Her mom fell ill, and Emily took care of her as best she could, trying to make up for the time she was away.

What else could she do?

What did it mean to be dutiful?

When her mom and Noreen conned her, she was heartbroken after learning the truth, but not as hopeless as she felt now.

The distance between them grew little by little, and she became despaired bit by bit.

Kya gently shook Emily’s hand, her big eyes filled with worry, “Mommy, what’s wrong?”

were no

phone vibrated again. Emily glanced at it, her face paling.

are back? Don’t think I can’t find you. You

When will you pay?”

only have 10 grand right now. I’ll

the money now. The rest, in a week. I need

pay you back within a

back 50 grand within three

I’m not backing out. I’ll pay you all, but you have to give me time. Where am I going to get 10 grand

if you have to do prostitution, you must give me 10 grand within a week, or don’t

fingers turning pale. Sure enough, her mom

troubled look,

nearly brought Emily to tears. She hugged Kya tight, “I’m okay, sweetie. Let’s go grab some food, and then

whispering, “I don’t want to go to the

“Why not?” Emily asked.

remained silent, leaning against Emily in a

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