Find Me In Your Labyrinth novel Chapter 1740

Emily clutched her phone, a lump forming in her throat.

She knew her family was different. She knew her mom worked hard as a single parent, so Emily started working during the summer to pay for her high school books. When she got to college, she didn't ask her mom for a dime.

After studying abroad for two years, Emily, longing for her family, thought that coming home would help mend their strained relationship. Her mom fell ill, and Emily took care of her as best she could, trying to make up for the time she was away.

What else could she do?

What did it mean to be dutiful?

When her mom and Noreen conned her, she was heartbroken after learning the truth, but not as hopeless as she felt now.

The distance between them grew little by little, and she became despaired bit by bit.

Kya gently shook Emily's hand, her big eyes filled with worry, "Mommy, what's wrong?"

Emily crouched down and hugged Kya. There were no tears in her eyes, only sadness.

Her phone vibrated again. Emily glanced at it, her face paling. She answered the call, "Hello?"

"It's me!" Noreen's voice was cold, "Emily, you are back? Don't think I can't find you. You still owe me 20 grand. When will you pay?"

Emily closed her eyes, her voice hoarse, "I only have 10 grand right now. I'll give it to you."

"Fine, send me the money now. The rest, in a week. I need it badly!" Noreen demanded.

Emily frowned, "I can't pay you back within a week!"

Noreen snapped, "Emily, you promised to pay back 50 grand within three years. Now you want to back out?"

"There are still two months left. I'm not backing out. I'll pay you all, but you have to give me time. Where am I going to get 10 grand in a week?"