At such a critical time, she couldn't risk giving her own daughter priority surgery. People might whisper about nepotism. Might affect her votes.
But that heart was mine. My place in line.
In her scheme, she got the glory, Max got a new life.
And I was the fool sacrificed on the altar of her ambition.
Now I couldn't even afford my medication.
I pulled out my phone and turned on the camera.
"Since you care so much about this poor student, let's make it official. Right now, in front of the entire internet, acknowledge him as your son. It'll definitely pave the road for your promotion."
I turned the lens toward her terrified face. "And as for me, publicly sever our mother-daughter relationship. I'm done being the burden you hide to avoid suspicion."
