"Mom, something's seriously wrong with Christie," Leroy said urgently, noticing how her expression had completely collapsed. It's like she's about to have a breakdown—we should stop arguing and just let her rest!"

Irene, pacing in circles and dabbing at her tears, wailed, "How could this happen to my sweet girl? She was fine just this morning! Christie, how am I supposed to go on if anything happens to you? I'm still counting on you to take care of me when I'm old!"

Leroy rolled his eyes. "Seriously, Mom? Christie's losing it, and all you can think about is who's going to fund your retirement? You've got to be the most selfish mother on the planet—all you ever think about is your own little world!"

Irene snapped, eyes wide. "You brat! You've got a lot of nerve talking to me like that! Don't forget that you've been bleeding Christie dry too! I'm your mother! I raised you, fed you, and gave you everything! Expecting my kids to support me is not a crime!"

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