Chapter 10

My mouth was struck on seeing the hospital bill; it was more than expected.

The money my mother save didn't have enough to stump up with the bill

I became so worried as I handed the bill over to my mom. On seeing it, she screamed, "Where am I going to get the money from?" Her voice was so frail.

"Mum, let me get the savings first." I knew it wasn’t going to be enough, but I needed to figure out how to get the remaining money.

How can I forget so quickly that I can ask Clara if there’s any job vacancy available, even if it's a cleaner? I don’t mind doing it to get money for the hospital bill, but first I need to go home. Remembering my father, my face crept with anger, and I prayed I wouldn’t see him.

"This is not going to be enough," she said.

But I nodded and let her know that I would find a way out. I got on my heels and went to our house. The thought of meeting my father in the house was making my spirit soar. Everything about my father irritates me. When I got to our hou