Chapter 25

"These are your two options. Pick one! Also, don't bother threatening me since I'm the one who gave you life. You saving mine is just what you're supposed to do." With that, Zachary turned away from me, showing nothing but cold indifference. I stared at this man who claimed to be my father, and my heart couldn't calm down. "Maybe if I were to die one day, it'd be a relief for you." I clenched my fists tightly and looked at Zachary as I spoke. Everyone yearned for the love of a father and a mother, but it'd always been a luxury for me. Now, the thought of that just brought me utter despair. "Stop talking about ifs. If only you'd worked harder, then you wouldn't be in this mess today! Anyway, I'll transfer the money to you. Do whatever you want with it." Then, he muttered under his breath, "How did I end up with a son like you? What a curse!" I glanced at the photo of my late mother displayed in the cabinet. She was smiling in the picture. It was a smile I hadn't seen in such