Chapter 65

Wendy tuned Mary out completely. Clearly, not a single word got through to her. She stared at Mary's moving lips, and a dull ringing built up in her ears. "...Since you've landed yourself a sugar daddy who gave you that fancy car, even if you can't help with the company, the least you can do is give us some cash." Mary finally laid her cards on the table, her tone flat and entitled, like it was the most reasonable thing in the world. "I don't have any money," Wendy said, lifting her gaze to meet hers. "Since I turned 19—aside from one year of college tuition—everything I have, I earned working part-time jobs. "If you're here for alimony, you can take the legal route." That wiped the smug look off Mary's face. Her mouth twisted in displeasure. "Alimony? Your dad and I don't need your pocket change. "If the company weren't in a tight spot, I wouldn't even be asking. And this isn't about asking—it's about the fact that we raised you. It's your turn to give back." Wendy suddenly sm