Chapter 591

The casino wouldn't let Susan leave, and conveniently, there were loan sharks ready to offer her money. So, she borrowed from them, thinking she could win back her losses. But the more she played, the more she lost. Now, with interest, her debt had ballooned to five million dollars. The collectors had already come knocking multiple times, and she knew they wouldn't hesitate to take more drastic measures if she didn't pay up soon. She wanted to ask Liam for help, but fear held her back. She was certain he'd throw her out of the Martinez family for good if he found out. "Mom, I'm home," Shannon said, pushing the door open. As soon as Susan saw her, a plan formed in her mind. She suddenly stood up and said, "You're coming with me to Bridgeport tomorrow." "My classes don't start for a while, but why are we going to Bridgeport?" Shannon asked, puzzled. "Just go because I said so. Stop asking so many questions," Susan replied before heading upstairs. … Over in Bridgeport, Melanie