He waved his hand dismissively, muttering curses under his breath.

“If you’re so scared, go back,” Zayden said sharply.

“But don’t expect a share of the money I get from Katelyn.”

Wrenley quickly wiped away her unease, replacing it with a sly smile, and inched closer to him.

“What do you mean? We’re family. It’s only fair if I get my share.”

They were talking fifty million here—a sum she’d never even imagined in her wildest dreams.

Her eyes flicked to Zoey, who was still unconscious.

“Didn’t Katelyn say the money would be much less if Zoey makes it? Even if she agrees to pay, it won’t be anywhere close to that amount.”

Her voice was steady but chilling, stripped of any motherly concern for her daughter’s fate.

Katelyn watched the scene play out on her screen, a wave of disgust rising in her chest.

“I’ve never seen parents so selfish,” she said, her voice sharp and unwavering.

“All they care about is squeezing money out of their child.”

The image brought Sharon to mind.

Though they’d drifted apart, Katelyn had to admit Sharon had been a good mother when it came to defending her child.

Zayden’s expression tightened with uncertainty. He ran his hands over his face.

“You can’t make an omelet without breaking eggs. She’s already disabled. Are we supposed to care for her forever?” he said, walking toward Zoey.

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Katelyn’s heart slammed into her throat.

Chapter 839:

A cruel expression twisted across Zayden’s face.

“I raised my kids thinking they’d look after me when I’m old. I can’t afford to care for a disabled child forever. If I don’t receive fair compensation, I’ll simply be left with a lifelong burden.” Zayden had carefully thought through every detail.

Wrenley, witnessing his demeanor, ran towards him.

Her voice trembled with disbelief as she said, “You’re not thinking of hurting Zoey, are you? She’s already lost her leg!”

Zayden swore, pushing Wrenley aside.

“Enough with the act. You know it as well as I do, that we can’t afford this burden. I’ve cared for her all these years; it’s time she paid us back.”

Wrenley shivered upon hearing his words.

She looked over at Zoey, lying unconscious, and eventually fell into a troubled silence.

She knew selfishness was part of human nature; she too was reluctant to support a daughter who had become a burden.

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