My Bottom Line

Synopsis

"Olivia Blake, show some compassion. Arthur White's a poor kid. What's the problem with keeping him warm? How can your daughter survive in the real world if she can't brave the coldness now?" Alfred White shouted. He stoutly pointed at our daughter, Eden White, and argued with me, Olivia, soon after I questioned him about the down jacket. That down jacket Arthur was wearing was the one I had bought for Eden last week. It had disappeared from our closet soon after my purchase. Eden huddled herself up in a corner, and there were bruises on her arms. With tears, she called, "Mom, I feel cold..." Alfred pushed Eden aside and lovingly held Arthur in his arms. He said, "It's an act. She hid the good snacks when Arthur wanted some. Selfish kids like her should be punished with hunger." Hearing this, I burst out laughing. I didn't make a scene. I just pulled out my phone, called my bank, and froze the supplementary card with unlimited credit.