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."

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

anger is

away and covering her whereabouts, but he went further

my compromises are

I was too weak that

I will run a paternity test with Penelope. She's my child. Even if I snatch

into

refute what

if I call the police, it's useless. What should

have another choice other

much, but I can't do

just let me meet Penelope and

have compromised my bottom line to

Frances

already told you that she's

can't live long, she may leave