Chapter 48

Alicia fought back tears, her eyes reddening in response to Jason's words. She tightly clutched her sleeve and gritted her teeth, struggling to suppress the overwhelming urge to cry. Her father's belief in Mary's story that she had lied pierced through her heart.

However, amidst her turmoil, Alicia detected a hint of weariness in her father's comforting smile. In that moment, a memory of her mother's voice echoed in her mind. She recalled the words her mother had uttered before her passing, as she held both Alicia and Jason's hands, emphasizing the importance of their unwavering support for one another. They were a family, bound together by blood, with no one else to rely on in the world.

A surge of determination welled up inside Alicia, and she firmly grasped her father's hand. "Dad, please tell me if Scarlett Pack is truly facing financial difficulties once again. I have some savings here, nearly a year's worth of salary. If it's not enough, I'll find a way to borrow the rest from T