I looked at him, "Sure, but let's keep clear accounts even among siblings. Make a note of the details, and you'll sign an IOU for me! After all, I can't deprive you of the right to support our mom."

He seemed a little surprised by my response, after all, I used to be blindly generous.

Just then, the neighboring aunt stepped out, having just hailed him a filial son, leaving him unable to say much, he hastily agreed and left.

Back in the room, my mother also probed.

"Gloria, how much will the surgery cost? Can you afford it? If not, mom won't treat it!"

Hearing this again, my heart felt nothing. Her favoritism was bone-deep.

All the signs were there before, but in my previous life, blinded by habit, I never realized.

"Mom, don't worry! The investment you had me manage just matured, the principal and interest total about two hundred thousand, enough for the initial treatment costs!"

My mom immediately sat upright, grabbing my arm with a slight force. "No, that's my coffin fund, how can we use it now? This is money saved for Ste... for you and your brother!"

"Mom! We can't possibly want money that costs you your life. At this time, what could be more important than treatment?!"

I looked at the aunt in the next bed, "Auntie, isn't that right?"

"Big sister, your daughter is right! What could be more important than life? If you're not here, the family falls apart. A mom makes a home!"

My mom said, "But..."

I interrupted her. "Mom, I know you're thinking of us. Let's focus on the treatment first. Once my financial product matures, I'll replenish the coffin fund for you!"

After saying this, I saw a light in my mom's eyes, and with the neighbor's flattering support, she didn't say much more.

I made a decisive move, went to the bank to withdraw the investment I had saved for her, and cashed it all out to a bank card.

Then I went to pay the deposit and hired a nurse.

Upon entering the hospital, money was spent like water. How could 200,000 dollars be enough?!

I hurriedly contacted a broker to list the property under my mom's name.

With the real estate market being down, the sooner it's sold, the better.

After arranging everything, I called Steven to remind him to come and keep vigil at night.

After all, Mom wasn't just my mother.