Chapter 197: Clinging to Arthur

My mother wouldn't listen to a word I said. To her, this wasn't about reason. She thought I was just being stingy, that I didn't want to spend money. "Mom, can you please be reasonable? If I had money, I'd give it to you. But I don't. I really don't!" Frustration boiled inside me. No matter what I said, she refused to believe me. "I don't care. You'd better figure something out today. Your brother needs a place to recover. Don't tell me you can't even rent a damn apartment." Her words were like ice water poured over my head. She was forcing me, pushing me harder and harder. And the worst part? There wasn't a trace of pity in her eyes. I was her daughter. Did she feel nothing, seeing me cornered like this? "Fine," I snapped. "Come with me to the bank. I'll show you my account balance so you can see for yourself. Then maybe you'll understand I'm not hiding anything." I grabbed her arm, ready to drag her there if I had to. But she yanked free, glaring at me. "I'm not going anywhere. I don