In My Desperate Time

"Return her to you? How much is Penelope's monthly medical fee? Can you afford it? If she lives with you, can you guarantee her a healthy life?"

Frances' cold words strike me in the heart.

He's right.

I have no money, so I can't afford Penelope's medical expenses at all.

For me, it is an astronomical amount, but for Frances, it is nothing.

By staying with him, at least, Penelope's condition can be stabilized.

I'm reluctant to part with Penelope, but I can't bear to see her suffer.

In the end, I bite my lips and say to Frances, "I can leave Penelope to you, but at least you have to tell me why you took her away. I can be at ease after knowing the reason, otherwise, I can't give Penelope to you."

Frances glances at me and says casually, "You don't need to know."

been so humble to you. Will telling me the truth kill you? I came because I believed in you. If you

is out

can forgive him for taking Penelope away and covering her whereabouts, but he

compromises

because he thought I was too weak that

Penelope. She's my child. Even if I snatch

words push me into the

can't refute what

call the police, it's useless. What should

have another choice other than

so much, but I can't do anything about

just let me meet Penelope and let me know that

have compromised my bottom line to

Frances still refused to

told you that she's fine. You don't

can't live long, she may leave me forever on