The Vale family had completely collapsed into bankruptcy.
In their desperation, Margaret and Thomas somehow obtained Elena's address and came rushing over.
Margaret's face was streaked with tears and snot. "Elena, my daughter… how can you be like this? We raised you, and now you just stand there while the family falls apart? Your father built all of this with his life!"
Thomas slammed his fist against his chest and stomped his foot. "Yes, we made mistakes, and we played favorites. We admit it! But you can't just watch the Vale family crumble. Show some mercy, Elena. Help them, and everything we have will be yours!"
Elena drank her coffee with deliberate slowness, waiting until their wails subsided before gently setting down her cup.
"You raised me? True." She laughed derisively, as if
