“Do you have to do this, Hannah?” Hannah Roland’s mother asked.
She nodded.
She had to do this.
Her mother reluctantly nodded after seeing how determined her daughter was, even though she felt deeply heartbroken.
All parents wanted to provide their children with a stable and peaceful life. No parent would want their children to suffer like this.
She felt so guilty that she wanted to kill herself.
Hannah could tell exactly how her mother felt. She pulled her into her embrace carefully.
“Don’t be like that, Mom," she mumbled. "I know what you’re thinking, so stop overthinking it. Getting your health back is more important. We have money for the medical treatment now. Do you think we should tell Dad and my brother?”
She hesitated for a moment and then added, "My thought is not to tell them at all.”
After much pondering, she felt that her father and brother would only worry if they found out.
Nothing would change the circumstances anyway.
Since she had already taken up the financial responsibilities, she might as well handle the rest herself.
Initially, she did consider telling the family about all this because she believed they had the right to know.
However, perhaps it was better if they didn't find out now.
Her mother's frown deepened. “We can’t tell them. I don’t want them to worry after finding out.”
Hannah nodded. “I think so, too. It’s decided then. We won’t tell them.”
Hannah just shook her head firmly. “Mom, a lot of things are decided by fate. It’s not what you and Dad did. We can only do our best despite what cards we're dealt in life. Don’t worry about what’s beyond our control.
“Besides, it doesn’t mean things won’t get better just because life is currently horrendous. I won’t accept fate. I’ll change things for the better for our family with my abilities.
“Not only will I ensure that you recover, but I also want to restore our family’s pride,” she said confidently.
Hannah knew the money she would earn from singing would be more than enough to cover her mother’s medical treatment.
She would use the rest to start a small business if she had any money left.
She believed in herself, though she hadn’t thought about what to do with the money yet.
Her mother was pleased to hear what she said. “Hannah, you’re such a good girl.”
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