The Guardian's Return by Old Pumpkin

Chapter 524

"No!"

Charles' face paled. He pulled his phone out to call for help, but then his mother, Jessica, said, "You don't need to call for help."

She had been fighting her illness for years and should have died a long time ago. It was Ethan's subsidy and health insurance that helped her to stay alive, and after what happened, she believed she was the reason her son became twisted.

She felt guilty, not just toward Ethan, but also toward her husband and their son. Years of pain and the burden she placed on her family had worn her down. She could not go on any longer.

Maybe, just maybe, her death could help Charles find his way back.

"I know what's going on with my body," she said, her voice strained and labored. "Son, I've hurt you enough. I'm so sorry. I will no longer be your burden. If you can, turn yourself in. You're on your own now. We will always love you."

Charles teared up, his body shaking. He did not understand. He had worked so hard and taken so many risks, all to make sure his parents would never have to struggle again.

He thought that with all the money he had taken, he could give them the life they deserved, even without Ethan's help. Why had everything gone so wrong?

What had he done to deserve this?

her husband. "Xavier, thank you for taking care of

leaned into his arms and slowly

and shook his head, his eyes tightly closed. "Don't talk like that. Just wait for me on

he lifted his eyes to

never been wealthy or powerful, and we've

But, we hope you understand that our lives aren't any more important than anyone

tears as he shook

sorry... I was wrong! I know that

chest tightened, making it hard to

save his parents, but in the end, his actions led to this. It was his decision

you can find your way back, that would make us even

that, Xavier's head gently slumped

"No!" Charles screamed.

out beneath him. He had to crawl over to

knelt before

isn't what I wanted! I don't want the money anymore. I don't want any of

his head in regret and frustration. If ke could bring his parents back to life