Virgie shook her head. "You don't understand either. I never get an answer every time I ask," Virgie replied.
Edward felt sorry for what happened to Virgie. Moreover, he had once betrayed Virgie. He wanted to do something for Virgie, but he feared it would make him even sicker.
"Can I help you with anything?" Edward asked. "I don't think this can be ignored."
"Nope. I don't want your help. My mom is mad, but she's still my mom. Well, I just need to be patient," Virgie said.
Edward stopped walking. He didn't like Virgie's answer.
"Until when?" Edward asked. The look in his eyes showed seriousness. "How long have you been treated like that? Your mother doesn't consider you as her child."
"Edward." Virgie felt that Edward was taking his mother too far. "No, it's not like that. She's jus
