Chapter 826

All of a sudden, an idea crossed Evelyn's mind, and her pupils came back to focus in an instant. Clutching Gigi's hand, she pleaded, "Gigi, please. I'm begging you as your mother. Please help me! All these years, whenever you encountered problems, big or small, I was the one who helped you solve them. Please help me just this once!" Evelyn's grip on Gigi's arms was so strong that the latter winced in pain, struggling to break free. "Mom, this isn't up to me—it's Dad's orders. I can't help you!" Evelyn grasped her hand stubbornly, refusing to let go. "No, I'm sure you can help me! All you have to do is get me the key. That's all I'm asking!" Gigi's eyes widened in disbelief as she stared at her mother. After a long, tense silence, she relented. "Fine, I'll try my best. But if I can't get you the key, you can't blame me, okay?" Everyone else could turn their backs on Evelyn, but not Gigi. Evelyn was her mother, the woman who had raised and loved her for over 20 years. … A few nig