Serenity and Zachary York novel Chapter 2271

Once out of the restaurant, Olivia put her hand out to her daughter.

“What do you want, Mom?

Chelsea played dumb.

Olivia said, “Give me the five-thousand-dollar cash gift Liberty returned.”

“Mom, my building supply business hasn’t been doing well lately. I haven’t turned a profit, and I’m struggling to put food on the table for my family of five. The five thousand dollars would be a great help. Besides, I’m glad I was there when Hank had an accident. Hank only survived because I shielded him, but I got hurt in the process.

“Jessica might be behind bars, but I didn’t get any medical compensation. I paid for my hospital bills. Hank and the wicked woman aren’t even divorced and she’s still your daughter-in-law. Your daughter-in-law harmed your daughter. Consider the five thousand dollars as compensation.”

Olivia poked her daughter on the forehead. “Don't cry to me about being poor. Your father and I have helped you plenty, but it's never enough. The situation at home is different now. We spent our entire savings on Hank's hospital stay. Your father and I had to scrape together the last five thousand dollars. Don't think I don't know how much money you and your husband have saved up. It's at least a million dollars. Your building supply store is doing well. I may have been spending a lot of time in the hospital, but that doesn't mean I'm dumb.

“Hank is not cleared for discharge yet, and the bills keep piling up. Of all times, you want to get money from your parents now? Think about it. Hank has helped you a lot in the past. You only visited your brother when you wanted to eat something different. Liberty literally attended to your family hand and foot. You have made a habit of taking advantage of them, but your parents and brother are not doing well now.”

Chelsea unwillingly pulled out the envelope and returned the money to her mother.

She mumbled, “Liberty is loaded now. Sure, she and Hank are divorced, but Hank is Sonny’s father. You could ask for money from Liberty to pay for Hank’s hospital bills. Liberty will offer financial assistance for Sonny’s sake.”