Chapter 790

“Stop talking nonsense! My daughter’s going to live a long life!”

The veins on Wilma’s neck bulged as she screeched at the top of her lungs.

“If you really want her to live a long life, do what I said. A video call is good enough. What more do you want? If this won’t work and that won’t work, then you might as well just jump. Either way, you’re not going to see your daughter in person.”

The police nearby immediately rushed in to stop Rachel.

“Miss, you can’t say things like that. If she actually jumps and it’s seen as you egging her on, not only will you be held legally responsible, but we’ll also be punished.”

Rachel completely ignored them and turned back to Wilma. “I’ve said everything I needed to say. You know the truth as well as I do, so make your choice.”

Right then, a video call came through. Rachel quickly held the phone out to Wilma.

“Your daughter’s calling. Whether you answer or not is up to you.”

Wilma stared at the phone as it rang. After more than ten seconds of hesitation, she finally grabbed it from Rachel and slid to answer.

Holding the phone with both hands, her voice instantly broke into sobs. “Sweetheart, Sheryn…”

Sheryn froze when she saw her mother sitting on the ledge of the rooftop. Her face turned pale.

“Mom, what are you doing? Please, come down! You’re the only family I have left. If something happens to you, what am I supposed to do?”

“Sweetheart, I just wanted to see you! Are you doing okay? Is it tough there? Don’t worry. I’ll find a way to get you out!”

Before going in, Sheryn had thought the same way. After spending a night inside, she’d had time to calm down and face reality.

“Mom, don’t do this. The fact that I’m here can’t be changed. You don’t have to try to find a way anymore. Please get down. My case isn’t that serious, anyway. I’ll probably be out before long. Don’t do anything stupid. Think about it. If you hurt yourself, and when I finally get out, I’ll have no family left. What would be the point of living, then? You don’t want me joining you down there, do you?”

Wilma laughed bitterly. “Don’t say that nonsense. Even if I die, you’re not allowed to. You have to live well.”

“We’re both going to live. Mom, stop being reckless. This is the law. It won’t change for anyone. Even if you died, I’d still have to serve the same sentence. It wouldn’t change a thing. Just wait for me at home. Once the sentencing comes down, we’ll go from there. But you have to promise me, you cannot do anything foolish.”

By now, Wilma was in tears. She wiped her tears away repeatedly.

“I know, I know, but I don’t want you suffering in there. I’d rather take your place. As long as you’re safe, that’s…”