“Medical treatment?” Lindsey’s brows furrowed slightly, catching on to something important.


    “Yes,” the manager nodded in confirmation.


    “Marisa’s been willing to take on even the most unpleasant jobs because her son is seriously ill.


    She’s been working tirelessly to pay for his treatment.


    ”


    Leonel’s hands clenched in frustration.


    “So, it’s all about money for her!”


    “But the police found that nothing was stolen,” Lindsey interjected, contradicting Leonel, yet deep in thought.


    Suddenly, her eyes Lit up with realization.


    “We can’t let her get away!”


    Without wasting a moment, they hurried to the police station to report that Marisa was leaving Morcastle.


    Based on Lindsey’s statement, the police decided to question Marisa again.


    Upon discovering she was about to fly out, they rushed to check the flight records and found her flight scheduled to depart in an hour.


    Before the police could coordinate with the local authorities, Leonel and Lindsey were already speeding towards the airport.


    At the airport, Marisa cradled a three-year-old boy, seemingly too weak to move, in her arms.


    She lingered in a corner, clutching her boarding pass.


    A woman, cloaked in a ck windbreaker and a hat, approached her.


    It was none other than Kendra.


    Kendra handed Marisa arge, overstuffed bag, her gaze sharp.


    “Take this 500 thousand and leave for good.


    Remember, you chose this,” she said sternly.N?velDrama.Org copyrighted ? content.


    Marisa felt the weight of the bag pull at her shoulder.


    She looked up at Kendra, noticing several men in ck searching for someone.


    A chill ran through her, her face losing color.


    Briefly silent, Marisa finally raised her eyes to Kendra, a look of sorrow etched on her face.


    “What if I changed my mind now? Would you still honor your promise?’


    Kendra, taken aback, gazed deeply into Marisa’s eyes and then smiled reassuringly.


    “Absolutely.


    ”


    Marisa’s lips quivered, tears spilling onto the floor as she gently stroked the sleeping child.


    “Are you sure about this?” Kendra’s voice was edged with uncertainty.


    Marisa, tears welling in her eyes, replied shakily, “Escape’s not an option for me.


    And the money… it’s barely enough to cover his medical bills for a year.


    How am I supposed toe up with that kind of cash every year? Poverty’s the toughest battle to fight.


    ”


    Kendra, growing more anxious, pressed on, “We need to move fast.


    The police could be on us any minute!


    After a brief pause, Marisa, with tears rolling down her cheeks, handed over the bag and her child to Kendra.


    “Please, you have to save him.


    If anything happens to him, I’ll never forgive you, even in death.


    ”


    Kendra gave her a quick look and scoffed.


    “Rx, I’ve already promised you.


    ”


    Then she adjusted her hat and swiftly walked away, cradling the little boy.


    Marisa, feeling like she was in a trance, dropped her suitcase and aimlessly left the airport.


    Outside the airport, she staggered to the roadside.


    Suddenly, a group of men in ck noticed her.