Chapter 163 No Strings Attached

The words seemed normal at first, but they left me feeling cold. I shivered without meaning to and replied, "No need for that." I ended the call, pressing down the unease in my chest. I took a deep breath and felt a sudden lightness wash over me. "It's actually a divorce certificate," my mom said, giving me a sideways look. "And these properties and bank cards are...?" "They're from Idris," I said with a shrug. Her eyebrows knitted together in concern. "Scott Corporation may be struggling, but we don't need these. All that matters is that he's good to you from now on. You should give them back to him." I knew what was on my mom's mind and smiled. "It's probably too late to return them. If he wanted to give them, let's just keep them. Think of it as him buying a clear conscience." It was his way of making up for the child we lost without cause. Mom pressed her lips together and let out a heavy sigh. "Alright. When there's nothing owed, it's easier to part ways cleanly." That's ri