Abandoned by All I Took It All Back novel Chapter 444

Mr. Clifford sighed heavily on the phone, avoiding Wendy's questions and only telling her to find Baron. See? Baron had changed his number and hadn't even told her. If she hadn't asked, she wouldn't have known. In their eyes, she was dispensable, someone they only remembered when they needed something.

"What's Baron's new number?" Wendy asked. She had to ask Baron himself what he had done to rack up over ten million in debt in just a few short months. Before Mr. Clifford could answer, Mrs. Clifford snatched the phone and hastily warned her, "Why do you want Baron's number? Are you trying to tell those debt collectors where he is? I'm telling you, he's your brother! Don't let those people find him. They're desperados, they'll beat him to death! Baron's condition means he can't handle any stress..." Her voice trailed off into quiet sobs.

Wendy's heart felt incredibly heavy. Her wonderful mother was still covering for this degenerate, still unwilling to let Baron suffer even the slightest discomfort. "Spoiling him like this is as good as killing him. You're still defending him, even now. He's bleeding you dry, and you still treat him like a treasure! So tell me, how are you going to fill this massive hole? How much do you earn in a month? It would take you lifetimes to pay off his debts. Ha!" Wendy's voice grew louder with each pained word. Finally, she laughed at herself.

"If you want to stand in front of him and protect him, then go ahead! Just don't drag me down with you," Wendy said, her tone almost absolute. Mrs. Clifford was not happy to hear that. She whimpered pitifully. "You ungrateful child! I gave birth to you, I raised you, and now that you have wings, you want to abandon us, is that it? Baron was wrong, yes, but he must have been scammed to owe so much money. My son isn't that foolish. You're his sister, don't you know him?"

Mrs. Clifford wiped her tears. Realizing she still needed Wendy's help, she softened her tone and continued her tearful plea. "Wendy, don't worry. The money we take from you, your father and I will pay it back, even if we have to sell our blood. We just need a temporary loan. Why don't you sell your new house? You can pay off part of Baron's debt, and for the rest, you can ask your friends for help. Please, I'm begging you as your mother, okay?"

Hearing her mother's entitled words, a cold smirk appeared on Wendy's lips. To this family, she was just the resident sucker. When her parents needed money, she was their darling daughter. They never asked if she was doing okay on her own, if she was happy. In her parents' hearts, she was nothing more than a tool for making money.

Wendy unclenched her fists and spoke in a calm voice. "If I sell the house, where will I live? You only think about Baron. Am I not your daughter? Do you have to push me this far?" Hearing the edge in Wendy's tone, Mrs. Clifford quickly denied it. "Wendy, of course not, you're overthinking things. It's just that your father and I are old and powerless. This family can only rely on you. You're still young, and you have a good salary. You can earn the money back slowly. But Baron's future can't be ruined. Besides, you're going to get married someday, what do you need a house for? Your husband will buy one. And you're not getting any younger..."

Mrs. Clifford's words trailed off. After a moment of silence, she continued, "Why don't you find a rich man to marry? You could demand a hefty bride price. That way, you'd not only get to marry a rich man and live comfortably, but Baron's problem would be solved too. It kills two birds with one stone."