Mildred was rushed to the hospital, and luckily, the doctors managed to save her. But they found a tumor in her brain.
Owen had spent every last cent he had on her treatment. The hospital had just demanded another 8,000 dollars, and he couldn't afford it.
I watched him crouching on the ground, crying.
I wanted to feel sorry for him and Mildred and to step in and help, especially since 8,000 dollars was nothing to me now. But I just couldn't bring myself to be that generous.
Mildred and Owen hated me. They tore me down and crushed my pride.
What happened to them now was karma at work. Mildred's health declined because of her anger, and Owen's family fell apart. What did any of that have to do with me?
I turned and walked away.
Owen grabbed my leg and fell to his knees with a thud. "Please, Ellie. It's all my fault. I shouldn't have cheated on you. I know I was wrong. I really do. Please forgive me. Please save my mom!"
I kicked him off. "She's your mom, not mine."
I'd barely ta
