Lilah ignored Karol, more curious about how Marlene ended up like this. Weren't she and Karol supposed to be best friends?

"What? Seeing me like this, are you satisfied now?" Marlene shot Lilah a glare before turning to leave.

Lilah was at a loss for words.

She had no interest in meddling further.

However, the person Absolon mentioned earlier and those events from years ago needed thorough investigation.

Alivia.

Such a lovely name, it sounded like someone from a distinguished family.

Suddenly, a dull thud sounded behind her.

Lilah instinctively turned around to see Marlene collapsed on the ground, unconscious.

No matter how much Lilah disliked Marlene, she couldn't ignore a life in peril.

She took Marlene to the emergency room, intending to leave immediately, but the doctor mistook her for a guardian and asked her to wait.

The doctor diagnosed that Marlene had fainted due to emotional distress, but it wasn't serious, and she soon regained consciousness.

"Alright, I'm leaving. Take care of yourself, “ Lilah said, taking Jerrold by the hand as she turned to leave.

But Marlene stopped her.

"Lilah, can you lend me some money?" Marlene blurted out quickly, her voice low and desperate.

She had no other option. If she wasn't at her wit's end, she'd rather die than bow to someone she once despised.

She could die alone, but she had a father bedridden by a stroke.

"What fantasy world are you living in?" Lilah replied coldly, her eyes flashing with sarcasm.

Jerrold also showed displeasure. He still remembered how this woman had once targeted his mother. She was truly wicked!

Marlene's face turned an even deeper shade of embarrassment.

She gritted her teeth and lowered her head, "Lilah, it's not like I won't pay you back. Can't you help me just this once, for my father's sake?"

"My mommy isn't selfish; it's you who are!" Jerrold immediately burst out, standing protectively in front of Lilah.

"You, you...

Marlene's emotions, which she had barely held together, crumbled completely at those words.