Chapter 101 They Specifically Asked For Her
Emelie’s hometown was a town called Alderbrook
In recent years, with the vigorous development of tourism across the country, Alderbrook had transformed into a cultural town, attracting many tourists froCarrageenans could be used to make jellies, Chilling them in the refrigerator would make them a refreshing and cooling treat to eat in the
summer.
Emelie used to love eating jelly, and Greta would often go out to pick carrageenans to make it
But since she left home, she hadn’t had this jelly in years. m other places.
Overall, it was not considered backward.
Her home was in an alley where cars couldn’t enter. With two bags of stuff in hand, Emelie arrived at the gate of her house after being away for three years.
The gate was open. In such alleys, it was common for doors to be left open during the day without much concern for safety. Emelie hesitated about how to approach them, what expression to wear when she entered, and how to greet them.
Just as she was about to enter, someone came out of the house. She instinctively hid behind the wall
She stealthily peeked out and saw that it was her mother, Greta.
Greta was holding red seaweeds and washing them under the tap at the door. Emelie recognized them.
Those were carrageenans.
Just as she was lost in thought, she heard a loud bang
It was Roman coming out of the house, Seeing Greta washing the carrageenans, he was furious and kicked the basin.
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are you doing with these things? If you have so much free time, go find a way to make money. Don’t you know how much money you need for your illness?”
Emelie was suddenly stunned. What illness? She had no idea that Greta was sick.
She carefully observed Greta.
In just three years, Greta had indeed looked much older and thinner.
She was sitting on a small stool in a yellowed white sweater, staring blandy at the spilled carrageenans
She picked up the carrageenans and put them back in the basin while saying, “I know. That’s why I told you that I’m not seeking treatment.
“I’ll live as long as I can. If I die, just burn me or bury me. It’s no big deal.”
Ronan was furious. “Damn it! If you die, it’s a relief for you. But what about me?
“Do you want me to live with guilt for the rest of my life? How can you be so selfish?
“I asked you to call Emelie for money, but you never did! All you do is mess around with these worthless things!”
He kicked over the carrageenans that Greta had just picked up.
Greta didn’t want to argue with him, but she couldn’t help it.
“Call Emelie for money? How dare you? Have you forgotten how we treated her back then? She hates us!”
Emelie pressed her lips together, feeling complicated.
As Greta recalled the past, her heart ached, and her emotions were in turmoil. She choked up.
“Can’t you imagine how she got those three million dollars? Can’t you imagine what kind of 1 she’s living now? How can you still bear to ask her for money?”
en, those people specifically asked for her. What could I do?”
Ronan was embarrassed. “Back then… Back then,
Greta pressed on her chest and gasped for breath. “I won’t call her. I’ve told her not to come back and be dragged down by this family again.
“I’d rather die than take her money. Her money is all earned in exchange for her life. I…L”
Before she could finish her words, she collapsed to the ground.
Roman was shocked. “Gretal”
Enelle didn’t have time to think about anything else.
Chapter 101 They Specifically Asked For Her
She rushed out, shouting, “Mom!”
Ronan was shocked to see her. “Emelie? Emelie!”
Emelie kneeled beside Greta and tried to feel her breath, but there was none.
She leaned down to listen to Greta’s heartbeat, but there was none either.
Tears flowed down her cheeks instantly. She crossed her hands and began to perform CPR on Greta. “Call an ambulance! Now!”
