Chapter 135

Sue started venting. "They wanted your address, but I didn't give it to them. I told them to get lost and leave you alone. They had the nerve to say they raised you and that it's your duty to support them! They're taking you for a fool! I'm so angry I could scream!" Her anger was palpable as she continued, "Yeah, right! They took you in when you were already 15 years old! They didn't need to raise you! Without them, you'd have been better off!" Nicole remained calm. "What else did they say to you?" Sue took a deep breath and softened her tone. "Never mind. It's not worth repeating. I don't want to disgust you." "Did they ask you for money?" Nicole's voice was steady. "Yeah," Sue admitted reluctantly. "They said if I don't want them to find you, I have to give them five million dollars." Nicole let out a derisive laugh while raising an eyebrow. "You didn't give it to them, did you?" "Of course not! Those parasites! Even if they asked for five bucks, I'd feel the pinch, let alone