Find Me In Your Labyrinth

Chapter 243

Seeing Emily looking upset, Charlie thought it was still about her mom’s illness and comforted her, “Your dad came today and told me about your mom’s situation, don’t worry, I gave him the money, and your mom will get better soon!”

Emily was stunned for a moment and asked blankly, “Who did you say came?”

Charlie replied, “Your dad! He said his name was Shawn.”

Emily’s face changed instantly, and she asked hoarsely, “He asked you for money? How much did you give him?”

“A hundred thousand. Doesn’t your mom’s surgery cost that much?”

Emily felt as if she had been punched in the chest, the pain spreading throughout her body. Her mind buzzed, and the cardboard box in her hands dropped to the ground with a “bang,” the things inside spilling out.

Her whole body trembled with the rush of emotions from the shocking news, not giving her any chance to catch her breath. Tears welled up in her eyes as she looked at Charlie angrily, “Why did you give him the money?”

Charlie was taken aback.

told you to give him the money? A hundred thousand? Why didn’t you ask me first? Do you

of hatred in her heart, rubbing her face to wipe away the tears before running to her room, slamming

the door to sit on the floor, covering her face

about. Had he done something

possessions on the floor, he sighed and bent down to carefully

a few photo albums, a Totoro plush toy, and a Lego castle that had been

it got darker outside, Emily came out of her room, her face washed clean but

on the living room couch. She slowly walked over, lowered her head and apologized, “I’m sorry for what I said earlier, I shouldn’t have talked to

up from reassembling the broken castle, seeing her swollen eyes and pale face, she reminded him of

I did more harm

will return the money, but it may take some time. Also, if my dad comes again,

“Your mom isn’t

my dad often uses this excuse to