“This is such a sudden and unexpected disaster.” Mr. Carter was crying her heart out, devastated, and said, “As teachers, although our income is stable, it’s impossible for us to become rich. You know, that illness really costs a fortune. In order to raise money for her kidney transplant, all the family’s savings over the years have been spent, and I even pawned all the gold and silver jewelry I had saved. We still owe some debts to relatives and friends, and we almost had to sell the house. Little Walker, Auntie knows how much this house means to you, and this time, Auntie really let you down.”

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Chapter 10: A Mother’s Boundless Love

Henry Walker hadn’t even had a chance to say anything when Feifei Owen sat down beside her, her face full of sympathy and sorrow. She put her arm around Mr. Carter’s shoulder and gently comforted her, apologetically saying, “Mr. Carter, I didn’t know something like this had happened in your family just now, I’m truly sorry. And please, don’t be too sad. Medical technology is very advanced these days. Although uremia is a serious illness, if the kidney transplant is done in time and there’s proper recovery, it’s still possible to get better. If it can’t be treated domestically, you can go abroad. By the way, I know some doctor friends in America, I can ask them to help contact some hospitals and doctors who are good at treating uremia.”

Mr. Carter’s eyes lit up at first, but then quickly dimmed. After a moment’s hesitation, as if making a major decision, she held Feifei Owen’s hand and said gratefully, “Miss Owen, you see, I’ve already caused you so much trouble with this matter. How could I possibly trouble you even more?”

“Mr. Carter, don’t be so polite, this is a matter of saving a life. I’m just making a few phone calls to contact some doctors, it’s really no trouble at all. Besides, your daughter just got into a prestigious university, her future is limitless. This is just a small setback—once you get through it, everything will be fine.” Feifei Owen smiled gently, looking completely different from her domineering and cold reputation as a “butcher” in the company.

Henry Walker also stepped forward to comfort her, saying, “That’s right, Mr. Carter. Miss Owen studied in America, so she has some connections. You should just focus on getting ready. After all, going abroad for treatment still requires handling visa procedures and such. If there’s anything inconvenient for you, Mr. Carter, I can ask some friends for help.”

“Little Walker, I’m already very grateful that you forgave me for renting out the house without your permission. As for the visa, Auntie will handle it herself, there’s no need to trouble you.” Mr. Carter’s expression looked a little better, but her brows were still tightly furrowed.

Henry Walker had already guessed that she was still worried about money. After all, getting treatment domestically had already forced her to sell everything she could. If she went to America for treatment, the costs would be enormous. Henry Walker figured she had already made up her mind to sell the house. Housing prices in Huahai City had been skyrocketing, which was outrageous. If she sold the house, it would indeed be enough to cover the treatment in America.

However, he remembered something his mother once said: a house is the soil where a family takes root. If a family doesn’t have a home of their own, it’s like duckweed without roots, drifting in the wind and rain, never at peace.

That’s why his mother had always scrimped and saved, working so hard to buy this little house. Her purpose was to give the family stability, to provide a sky for her young son to grow up under.

Sigh~ A mother’s love knows no bounds. His own mother was like this, and so was Miao Miao’s mother, Mr. Carter.

“Miss Owen, the money you gave me today, I—I’ve already used it to pay for the recent medical bills.” Mr. Carter then turned to Feifei Owen, feeling ashamed and apologetic, and said, “How about this, I’ll write you an IOU. Give me some time, and as soon as I raise some money, I’ll pay you back right away?”

“No need, no need.” Feifei Owen had grown up in a wealthy family, always living a life of luxury. Even during her years abroad, with her family’s support and her own abilities, she never lacked money and lived quite comfortably. A few thousand yuan was not even enough to buy a handbag she liked. She never cared much about money. Seeing Mr. Carter work herself to the bone for her daughter’s treatment, even humbling herself to beg for help, her sympathy was stirred. She waved her hand and said, “Just keep that money for emergencies.” Not only that, she picked up her purse from the coffee table, took out a wad of cash worth several thousand yuan, and handed it to Mr. Carter, saying, “Mr. Carter, take this money and buy some food for Miao Miao. I’ll visit her in the hospital again in a couple of days.”

“This—how can I accept this?” Mr. Carter was startled, hurriedly stood up and tried to refuse, saying, “Miss Owen, we barely know each other, and I’m already so grateful for all your help. How could I not pay you back, and even accept more money from you?”

“Mr. Carter, everyone faces hardships at some point. Being kind to others is a good deed and brings good karma. Who knows, maybe when I’m in trouble in the future, Mr. Carter will help me out too?” Feifei Owen said with a gentle laugh.