StartNovelAthena understood that Lindsay desperately needed the money, but guilt still gnawed at her. None of this should have happened
to Lindsay in the first place.
Anyone in Greenfield could easily do them in—both of them. Athena wasn’t sure if she'd make it out alive herself; this was a
gamble with her life on the line.
“Lindsay, I'll give you my card, but if youe withto Greenfield, who's going to look after your kids?”
“My brother can handle it. Sometimes | ask Nora, the woman who runs the grocery downstairs, to check in. The store has
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇteverything we need, and when | go out to work, he takes care of things at home.”
Athena nodded, and then took Lindsay shopping for new clothes for all the children—outfits for every season, enough to last them
until they were eighteen.
She also bought new clothes for Lindsay and her brother. The boy was delighted, spinning in front of the mirror and calling
Lindsay's nin excitement.
Lindsay reached up and gently ruffled his hair before turning to Athena. “Are we leaving for Greenfield tomorrow? Is that okay? |
still have sthings to sort out at home.”
“That's fine. If you need my help with anything, just say the word. Here's my card. I'll text you the PIN. Use it whenever you need
money.”
“Okay.”
Lindsay, fussing as always, immediately pulled her brother aside and started going over every last detail.
Though he was intellectually disabled, he still knew how to handle the basics—he just couldn't live independently.
“Did you get all that? I'll be gone for a few months. The kids are counting on you. Nora from downstairs will bring groceries and
supplies each week. You know how to make formula, right? | taught you for two months. You can change diapers now, and you
know how to cook a few simple dishes. Take good care of them, okay?”
Her brother's wide eyes shone with innocence and confusion. After a long pause, he finally nodded, his voice thick with emotion.
“Sis, I'm going to miss you.”
“It's alright. I'll be back before you know it.”
He bit his lip, then suddenly stood up. “I'll take care of them. I'll wait for you toe home.”
—— The price is only 1/4 of what others charge —
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