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“What do you think we should do then?” Charmaine was genuinely curious to hear just how delusional he

could be.

Bennett didn’t hesitate. “Unless you grovel and apologize in front of Leah and sign the consent form for the kidney donation surgery, then maybe I’ll consider it.”

He was itching to hear Charmaine beg and grovel for forgiveness.

Just like back in the Reads household–when he and Sophie spared her even a glance, Charmaine would behave like an obedient dog, ready to follow any command.

But this time, all he heard was Charmaine’s amused laughter, as if she’d just heard the most ridiculous joke.

“Why should I listen to you? I didn’t even think the Nelsons were worth my time. Who do you think you

are?”

“You’re not-”

“If that’s all you have to say, then there’s nothing more to discuss.”

Realizing she was about to hang up, Bennett, now livid, suddenly remembered the main reason for his call.

“Charmaine, do you not care

and took a

was talking about his mother, Jane

city during the summer and winter breaks to help watch the younger children. During those rare visits, Charmaine

when Charmaine was still in elementary school, and she was sent to a nursing home where she spent her

returning to the Nelsons. The kidney transplant surgery had kept her bedridden, and Jane had already passed

Charmaine’s voice was calm although she was gripping her phone tightly.

continued smugly, “You know her health is bad. After being bedridden for so many years, her condition has deteriorated further. The doctor said she doesn’t have much

overseas. It can ease her pain and

Charmaine remained silent.

the other end, Bennett could hear her soft breathing. Knowing she hadn’t hung up yet, he leaned back, savoring his

administered once a month, and each dose costs 800,000 dollars. If you do the math, it’s easily five

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my mother? That medicine isn’t something ordinary families can afford. But you, Charmaine, you’re different. You know Mr. Jonah is offering 100 million dollars to find Leah a kidney, right? All you have to do is give Leah your kidney.

braced herself for Bennett’s shamelessness, she hadn’t

this low.

“Bennett, you’re disgusting!”

Ordinary families?

as wealthy as the Nelsons, but they were still extraordinarily well–off. For Leah’s birthday, Bennett and Sophie had gifted her a luxury apartment in the city center worth at least

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