Charlie needed money for surgery, and Winnie needed funds for her prenatal checkups too. If she took that money now, what would happen to Winnie later on?

"Why couldn't you take it? Charlie's health comes first! Are you treating me like a stranger instead of your sister?" Winnie insisted, placing the bank card firmly into Jamie's hand.

Jamie wanted to refuse, but Winnie was clearly upset. "Jamie, what exactly are you worried about? Sure, we don't have a ton of cash right now, but look at this big house. We're not at rock bottom."

To Ben, a house like this meant nothing. It was small change he could easily spare. The difference between them was vast. They were worlds apart, with a gulf too wide to bridge.

If he wanted, he could cover all of Charlie's medical expenses by himself. But judging by his current attitude, he despised her deeply. If he found out about Charlie's situation, he would likely feel it was karma, getting some satisfaction from it. "Just take the money, and I'll sell my jewelry tomorrow," Winnie said, getting up and hurrying to the bedroom. She quickly returned with a jewelry box.

the box were her jewelry pieces of simple, everyday designs, nothing that reflected her true

Winnie said

was she

like this, while Winnie

all the time," Winnie said gently, wiping Jamie's tears. "I'll need a few days before bringing

they

her savings, and even considering a loan against the house. It would definitely look like she

trying to come up with something else. If I can gather the surgery money on my own, you

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