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?

you for taking care of me all these

arms

shook his head, his eyes tightly closed.

lifted his eyes to look

never been wealthy or powerful, and we've

that made things harder for you. I'm sorry, son. But, we hope you understand that our lives

covered in tears as he shook

was wrong! I know that

chest tightened, making it hard

bribes to save his parents, but in the end, his actions

for us, but if you can find your way back, that

slumped

"No!" Charles screamed.

to his parents, but his legs gave out beneath him. He had to crawl over to his parents, and when

knelt before

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

parents back to life by throwing away all the money he took, he