"We really can’t pay that amount!"
They tried to guilt-trip me, but I was long past falling for it.
"Five years ago, for Anna, I cut ties with my father and moved in to serve you."
"For five years, I cleaned up after you, worked tirelessly without complaint, even endured your insults and physical blows."
"I thought that if I gave enough, I could earn your family’s sincerity and wait for Anna to return."
“But now I know it was all a deception! I’ve done everything I could for your Lane family, and I want nothing more to do with you!”
“As for the money,”
I looked at Attorney Quinn, “Attorney Quinn, proceed according to the law.”
Attorney Quinn nodded: “Yes, young master.”
Paul checked the time and bowed to me.
“Young master, it’s getting late. The chairman is waiting for you at home. We should go.”
I cast one last glance at George and Laura, then turned and left the ward.
