Chapter 140: Done Deal

"Then what are you doing here if you don't have money?" My mother shoved me back and glared at me like I had committed a crime. "I came because I was worried about you. I wanted to check on Kevin," I said softly, feeling my chest tighten. "If you're really that worried, then get the money and pay for your brother's surgery! If he doesn't go under the knife soon, his legs will be ruined for life. He's your brother. Are you just going to stand by and watch?" She still thought I was hiding money from her. "Mom, please stop making this harder. If I had the money, don't you think I'd give it?" She crossed her arms, her expression hard. "If you're still my daughter, I don't care what you have to do. Get that money. If Kevin ends up crippled, I'll never forgive you as long as I live." Her words hit like a punch. "Mom…" I didn't even care about her forcing this on me anymore. What gutted me was the way she said it, as if Kevin's life was my burden to carry alone. "What are you waiting for? Go