Chapter 26

Wendy fell silent for a few seconds. Zelda spoke anxiously. "I'm willing to turn myself in. I just hope you can give me a chance to make things right. I can't take it anymore! I didn't spend a single cent of the money your mother gave me. I'll return all of it." Wendy's heart skipped a beat. Confused, she asked, "My mom gave you money?" "Yes. When Ethan had an accident, I had just made breakfast and was about to go to the hospital. But your mother called me. She blamed me for not caring for him properly and said it was my fault that he got hurt. "She told me you were furious and would hold me accountable. Out of pity, she gave me money and told me to escape. She said that I should disappear for good. She even threatened me, saying I would end up in jail if I didn't leave. "Later, I found out Ethan nearly ended up in the ICU because he ate something bad. But that night, Ms. Jenna had sent me away. I never gave him anything to eat!" Zelda cried as she recounted what happened, but n