My mother’s face went white. She quickly pulled my father aside, whispering urgently.
“Old man, uremia needs regular dialysis. The cost is astronomical!”
“I know. And if it gets worse, she’ll need a kidney transplant. That’s even more expensive!”
“Even if Maris really does marry rich, we can’t waste money on this loser. Let’s cut her off completely. Whether she lives or dies won’t be our problem!”
When they returned, I put on my best pitiful expression. “Mom, Dad, you won’t abandon me, will you?”
My father snorted. “You got sick because you’ve been fooling around all year! I won’t have the Wynn family disgraced. From this day forward, you are no longer my daughter!”
My breath caught. “Dad, are you saying you’re cutting ties with me?”
“That’s right. From now on, you have nothing to do with this family!”
I clutched my chest, pretending to be heartbroken, though inside I was thrilled.
“Mom, Dad, how could you just abandon me like this? I’m your own flesh and blood!”
“We don’t have an unfilial daughter like you!” my mother snapped.
I bit back a smile. “Then we’d better put it in writing.”