"Zoey took care of him for so long without any issues, and you messed it up in just one day. You're asking for trouble!"
"And you're his biological mother. I've never seen you take care of him for a single day!"
"At least I didn't go out flirting with old men at your age. Do you have any shame?"
"I have no shame? Do you? You also..."
At this point, Naomi's eyes widened, and Madeline suddenly deflated, changing the subject. "Isn't it because Zoey refused to take care of him anymore? If you want money, ask her. I don't have a penny!"
Madeline didn't dare get angry at her daughter, so she took it out on Bennett, grabbing his ear. "Not only do you drag people down, but you also cause such big trouble. See if I don't beat you to death!"
But Bennett had an episode. He shouted and grabbed whatever was nearby, throwing it at Madeline. She couldn't dodge in time, and her swollen face got more injuries.
Neither she nor Naomi dared provoke Bennett anymore, and neither was willing to pay up, so they came to me.
After hearing them, I shrugged and said that all our savings went into buying the house, and now we were broke.
Johnson fiddled with his figures, nodding.