Perhaps my submissive demeanor made Lilian think I had become the same pushover as before. She snorted, "That's more like it. I'll tell you, Mom's kidney failure was already serious, but after being tormented at the funeral, her condition got worse. You and Mom have the same blood type, so if you have a conscience, you should at least get tested for compatibility."
I suddenly laughed.
Lilian looked at me in confusion. "What are you laughing at?"
"I'm laughing at how foolish you are. Your brother was out there with a mistress, and you and your mom have been tormenting me in every way. Why do you think I would want to help you?"
Lilian looked at me as if she had seen a ghost. "You're twisting the facts..."
I made a shushing gesture. "Stop talking nonsense. Whoever is twisting the facts knows very well. Logan went out to buy strawberries or went up the mountain to die on purpose—I'm sure you and your mom both know the truth."
Nine:
Lilian had no idea how to refute me, and she didn't dare offend me either, especially since she still needed me to "have a change of heart" and help them repay their debts. Even if I didn't, she could still stay at my place, relying on me for food and shelter.