Chapter 80 Persuasion

Curtis adjusted his sitting posture and looked at Barry. He understood all too well what went on in the mind of a gambler. Paying off the debt today made them believe they could turn things around tomorrow. If they won, they would feel that there were many more chances of winning. If they lost, they believed that they could turn the tide in their favor tomorrow. In any case, they believed they could conquer anything, that they were invincible and capable of overcoming any obstacle. Dealing with a gambler like Barry required more than just external intervention. Without Barry's own internal resolve to change, no external assistance could extract him from this predicament. Curtis calmly looked at Barry and said, "What I mean is, the money for your grandpa's medical treatment came from me. Sabrina probably didn't mention this to you. But if we sell this house now, the 100,000 dollars will be your last asset. If you lose it all, you need to consider what will happen to your sister, wher