Chapter 4 – Betrayal

Cassandra

My therapy sessions with Don George went smoothly for the next few days. Luckily, exams were over and we had a two-week break, so I really devoted my time to him.

Since mom rarely came home anymore, she could no longer give the old man the wrong medication, and as a result, he could now walk without using crutches. The wheelchair had even been hidden away because his strength had truly returned.

“Don George, please bear with my mom. She’s always out. If she isn't with friends or shopping, she's at spas and salons. She hasn't been fulfilling her obligations to you,” I said while massaging his head.

Don George opened his eyes for a moment and nodded, “It’s fine, as long as she is happy.”

I felt a bit of pity for him because he seemed very genuine toward mom, whereas my mother looked at him like an ATM.

“Do you know how to swim?” he suddenly asked.

“Pardon?”

He sat up and looked at the swimming pool, “I haven't gone swimming since we arrived here. Back in my youth, I was a swimmer.”

“Really? We have that in common then; ever since elementary school, I always won. Want to have a contest?” I said with a laugh.

“Sure,” he replied.

I was wearing a two-piece bikini when we went to the pool, while Don George wore fitted boxer shorts. That suddenly made me remember what I saw when I used to bathe him.

I immediately pushed the memory of his massive dick out of my mind so it wouldn't cause me to lose, especially since he seemed quite competitive too.

However, for three consecutive rounds, I kept losing. Annoyed, in the final round I managed to win, and out of nowhere, I jumped up and hugged him tightly.

Because both of our bodies were wet, I could feel his dick hardening against me. I was about to let go, but he hugged me back.

A million volts of electricity surged through my body, so I immediately pulled back, but to act casual, I invited him to go change instead.

It was nighttime when I woke up to a faint thud. I am a very light sleeper, so even the slightest sound wakes me up instantly.

I checked the time and saw it was only three in the morning. I turned on my bedroom light and looked out the window.

I clearly saw mom and the guy she was with before carrying large bags that looked like sacks. I immediately went outside to find out what was going on.

“Ma? What is that? Where are you going?” I asked. I couldn't believe that they had managed to carry Don George’s vault out and load it into the car. The trunk was open, so I could see it was completely full of money—in dollars, no doubt amounting to millions.

At that moment, it felt like I no longer knew my mother. Her eyes were red, like she was high and drunk. The guy looked the same, walking with a waddle.

“Hurry up, Elena, load it up before the old man wakes up. I told you we should have just offed him!” the guy said irritably.

“The vault is more important! Look, we hit the jackpot!” mom replied.

I didn't like what I was hearing, so I grabbed one of the bags and opened it. It was full of cash, jewelry, and expensive items from the mansion.

“Ma? Are you robbing Don George? Why? He gives you everything! You were already taking advantage of him, and yet you have the nerve to steal his possessions—have some shame!” I said angrily, but since mom wasn't in her right mind, she answered with a hard slap.

“You fool! I am his wife, so I'm just taking my share of his wealth! You'd better just help us instead! And go get your things so we can leave!”

Tearing up, I shook my head, “No! I won't! He accepted us into his home. I don't want to leave him this way. What is happening to you, ma? I don't even know you anymore!”

“Hey! You two, if you're going to fight, hurry up or we might get caught! Let's go and take off so we can get back to the casino! I'm itching to play!” the guy said again before climbing into the driver's seat of the van.

Mom glared at me, “Are you coming with us, or am I disowning you?”

I answered seriously, “Just disown me, ma, but I won't turn out like you. I hope you don't regret what you're doing!”

Mom gave me a nasty look before getting into the van, and they sped off into the night. Teary-eyed, I went back inside, and as I started up the stairs, I was surprised to see Don George standing there.

I knew he was already aware of what happened, so I immediately knelt down as he walked down toward me.

“P-Please, Don George, I'm begging you, don't have my mom arrested. I-I will pay for everything she took. No matter how long it takes. Even if you make me your slave,” I cried out.

When he reached me, however, instead of walking past, he pulled me up and led me to the bar area. He opened a bottle of liquor and poured a glass.

“The money that was lost can be replaced. I am rich, and I can't take my wealth with me to the grave. But trust—once it's lost, it can't be. The pain she caused is already here. I knew from the start that your mom never really loved me. She just used me to escape. And the truth is? I didn't really love her either. When I rescued her from her former employer back when she almost got killed by someone who robbed the place, she told me she only did it for her child. I figured that a mother would do anything for her child. My only mistake was believing and trusting her. Now I’ve proven she is a liar. She didn't steal from her former boss back then for your sake, and now that she stole my money, for sure you weren't the reason either—she did it for herself. Because no good mother would ever leave her child behind.”