“Mom’s health has been deteriorating. She has to see the doctor every month for injections and medications. It requires a lot of money.”

Jacob, Celine’s eldest brother, stated the purpose of their visit.

“That’s right. Jacob’s and my salaries aren’t that high. We have to pay for our own family’s expenses too. Dad used to pay for all the costs, and you’ve also contributed money when you started earning some. Now that Dad… Mom doesn’t have an income, and you’ve left our family too.

“Jacob and I are struggling to support our families. We don’t have extra money to take care of Mom. She has to get injections and medications frequently. It really costs a lot, and we can’t afford it.”

Caroline turned toward Carmen.

Carmen avoided her gaze and dared not meet her in the eye.

Asking Caroline for money was her sons’ idea.

Carmen refused to visit at first. The woman knew Caroline hated their family and that they had mistreated her since the daughters’ swap. In the past, no matter how mu