Chapter 32

"Are you serious? A hundred grand? Don't you remember we still owe three million? Where the hell am I supposed to pull that kind of money from?" There was silence on the other end for a few seconds, then a mumbled voice came through, barely audible: "It's not like there aren't ways to make money... worst case, go sell yourself or something. I swear, you don't even care if Dad and I live or die..." Even though her voice was low, Anna heard every word crystal clear. Her vision spun, and she had to grab the edge of the bed to stop herself from collapsing. Clenching her teeth, she didn't even want to keep wasting breath on her sister. She might actually lose it and hit Emily! "One last time—I. Don't. Have. Money! Now hand the phone to Dad—" "Beep beep beep..." The call was cut before she even finished. "Damn it!" Even someone like Anna, usually calm and composed, couldn't help letting out a curse. She rolled up her sleeves and redialed in frustration. No one picked up. Tried again—this tim