Chapter 35

Estelle’s smile vanished, and she asked seriously. “What’s going on?”

Emily hesitated, trying to control her emotions, and then slowly began to explain, “My dad is a gambler. He’s been gambling since I was little and hasn’t stopped until now. A month ago, he didn’t come home. But half a month ago, he came back and told us he owed someone 300,000 dollars and had to sell the house. My mom. refused to give up the house no matter what. Finally, yesterday those people took my brother away Now my mom and I are desperately trying to sell the house to raise money. They said they want to get the money by tonight or we’ll never see my brother again.”

Estelle frowned, “Did you call the police?”

Emily sounded exhausted and helpless, “My mom doesn’t dare to call the police and she won’t let me call either!”

“What about your dad?”

“He ran away!” Unable to hold back any longer, Emily burst into tears.

“Don’t cry!” Estelle said calmly, “Don’t be in a hurry to sell the house. If you sell it, where will you and your mom.

live?”

not enough. Our relatives are afraid of

knew all too well that not all individuals deserving of the title “parent” truly

don’t sell the house,” Estelle said calmly, her

you do? You don’t have to worry about it. Our house may be old, but it’s still worth something.” Emily didn’t want to trouble

you know I work for the Lamont family? I

“Really?” Emily was shocked.

300,000 dollars is nothing to

help me borrow the money. I’ll give them an IOU, and I

now. Do you know where

I’ve even been there before and had

my dad.”

calm, “Then go home for now, and I’ll

need the location for?” Emily asked

worry, I won’t do anything stupid,” Estelle laughed, “Take your mom home and wait for

Estelle’s calm voice, Emily felt a little more at

to thank me, we’re friends!” Estelle

and

hanging up, Estelle sent a message, “Blue

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