Life at the Top

“But I’m not wrong.”

Jeff shrugged then sat on the sofa bossily and continued, “That’s what he did all those years, he’s a poor student that ate and drank from our house. Besides, if I don’t have a sense of propriety, isn’t that your fault?”

“If I’m being real, Mom, you had this coming, no? You’re in charge of so much money, so what’s wrong with pulling out a few hundred thousand for me? You wouldn’t need to come to the hospital if you just listened and gave me the money at the start.”

Ms. Tiana replied painfully, “How many times do I have to tell you? This money is from the foundation to be used to support poor children who cannot afford to go to school. The only property I have is my house and you already forced me to give it to you. I don’t have any more money.”

“Tsk tsk.”

Jeff’s expression was one of disbelief and mockery. He turned his head and looked at the hospital room to say, “Don’t give me that nonsense, Mom. I already asked before I came here, this VIP room alone costs a good few hundred bucks a day.”

“Tsk tsk. I’m only earning 1100 Somer Dollars a month, and you’re telling me that you don’t have money?”

“How’d you manage to stay in such a nice hospital room if you didn’t have money?”

normal hospital rooms with other people?

said. I also don’t have the time to waste

you’re thinking, Jasper. A poor student like you

got your eyes on the money my mom is in charge of and you’re here to get

I have the right to ask her for money. You’re just her

Jasper and turned to tell Ms. Tiana, “I told you long ago, didn’t I, Mom? I told you that as long as you have a bit of money, these f*ckers will all have their eyes on you! Don’t be softhearted and

to live on the streets? Ava’s going to divorce me if I don’t bring money back! Do you want to see your son live single

hospital bed as she said, “You’ve disappointed me too much, Jeff! Go

deal with. I’m old and about to go for surgery. Have you ever even asked about

for money since you first walked through those doors. Is this how you treat your

have

rather embarrassed when he

immediately stared at

say something