Chapter 468 It's Too Hurtful
After Betty finished, the three of them tidied up their clothes and hair one after another. Richard, for the first time, gave Betty a cold, hard look. "Mom, why don't we just cut ties too? From now on, you can just live with Brenda. The rest of us are just extra."
Betty's face turned red with fury, and she nearly lost her balance. She snapped, "I knew it, out of all my sons, you're the most ungrateful. What are you talking about? Elizabeth cut ties with me. During those years she was missing, I indeed didn't raise her. If she wants to cut ties with me, I accept it. But you all were raised by me. Why should I cut ties with you?"
She snorted coldly, "Don't even think about it. You are my sons. If you're unfilial, I'll expose and sue you. Cutting ties? Dream on."
Betty had been the subject of gossip for her estrangement from Elizabeth. She had seen how Amy became a laughingstock after cutting ties with her children. The thought of enduring such humiliation again was unbearable. Moreover, why should she agree to these ungrateful brats? If she cut ties, they could justifiably shirk their responsibilities toward her. Wishful thinking.
Richard paused and declared, "Fine, if you don't want to, forget it. But what you've done recently has hurt us. Having Brenda by your side is enough. If you need anything in the future, don't come to me. Of course, when you get old, I'll take care of my share of your retirement. Other than that, I won't care anymore." After saying that, he turned and left.
Arnold turned to Betty, "Mom, what Richard said is what we all think. When you reach the age where you need care, call me. I'll send you money for your care, but don't contact me for anything else." He also turned and left after speaking.
At that moment, Enrique, sitting in his wheelchair, looked up at Betty with a hint of sarcasm in his voice. "Mom, I need to correct something you said earlier. All our food, clothing, and expenses growing up were paid for by the Clark family. When we were young, we were mostly taken care of by the housekeeper and servants. So, saying you raised us isn't quite right, is it? But even though we grew up on the Clark family's money, you're still our biological mother. I'll do my duty when you get old and need care—I'll send money. But don't expect anything more from me."
Enrique was the most angry and heartbroken. He had been harmed by Brenda to this extent, yet Betty still sided with Brenda. Since she chose Brenda over her sons, they would choose to abandon her too.
Betty's face turned pale with anger as she pointed a trembling finger at Enrique. "You, you!"
Kevin, noticing that Betty was on the verge of fainting from rage, paused and swallowed the sarcastic words he had been about to say. "Mom, I agree with my brothers. Take care of yourself from now on." With that, he turned to leave.
Enrique called out irritably, "Kevin! Push me along! I don't want to stay here and see Mom's cold face and Brenda's pretentious act." He was referring to Brenda, who was kneeling and crying.
Kevin then remembered that Enrique was still in a wheelchair. But wasn't Enrique's wheelchair electric? He must have said that last sentence on purpose. Kevin turned and pushed him out.
Seeing Paul and her four sons leave heartlessly, Betty was so angry that she felt dizzy and collapsed onto the sofa.
Brenda was secretly pleased. With the Clark Family treating Betty like this, Betty would only have her left. Especially since she had just heard Paul say that after the divorce, Betty would not receive a penny less of the legally entitled property. In this way, if they divorced, it would be more beneficial to her.
She put on a worried look and grabbed Betty's hand, asking, "Mom, are you okay? How about I take you to the hospital?"
Betty shook off Brenda's hand, her eyes full of anger, "Why go to the hospital? If someone takes a picture, won't it be even more embarrassing? If it weren't for you, they wouldn't treat me like this." She was now annoyed just looking at Brenda. She regretted impulsively moving out with Brenda earlier. Otherwise, it wouldn't have come to this.
Brenda knew that Betty regretted it and blamed her for everything. She knelt in front of Betty, crying and apologizing, "Mom, don't be angry. It's bad for your health. It's all my fault. If it weren't for Dad and my brothers wanting to stand up for Elizabeth and taking it out on me, it wouldn't be like this. I don't want to drag you down. I'll leave in a while. I really miss the days when our family was happy together."
Then she deliberately suggested, "Mom, why don't you go find Elizabeth? As long as Elizabeth forgives you, I'm sure Dad won't bring up divorce again."
Hearing these words, Betty became even angrier and retorted, "Ask her for forgiveness? I did nothing wrong. Why should I go to her? If you want to leave, then go. I want to be alone to calm down." After saying that, she supported herself and walked back to her bedroom, closing the door.
Lying on the bed, Betty couldn't help but cry. Paul and her sons' attitudes were too hurtful. Brenda's words kept echoing in her mind. Yes, their family used to be so happy together. How did it come to this? It all started after Elizabeth came back. Their family fell apart.
She suddenly had a thought: if they hadn't brought Elizabeth back, would things be different now? The more she thought about it, the more chaotic her mind became. She forced herself to stop thinking.
Betty, overwhelmed with emotion, called Maria, crying about Paul's intention to divorce and the harsh words of her four sons.
Earlier, after leaving the apartment, Paul had called Phineas to explain the situation. So, the Anderson family already knew about Paul's intention to divorce and the reasons behind it. When Betty reached out to Maria, she was hoping for comfort and support. However, Maria, who was fully informed about the circumstances, did not offer any solace or promises of revenge against Paul. Instead, she scolded Betty.
Maria was particularly upset that Betty had taken in Brenda, who had been a source of trouble. To Maria, this decision was incomprehensible and reckless. She expressed her disappointment bluntly, telling Betty that it was probably for the best that the marriage ended. Finally, Maria hung up, leaving Betty in stunned silence.
Betty cried again in anger. Why was everyone blaming her now?
In the evening, there was a knock on the door, and Brenda came in with a bowl of porridge. She personally fed Betty. After eating, Betty asked her coldly, "Weren't you going to leave? Why are you still here?"
Brenda cursed Betty in her heart for being so selfish and heartless. With red eyes, she said, "I can't leave you alone, Mom. I want to wait until you're better before I go."
Betty's lips curled into a sarcastic smile, "Suit yourself."
At night, Betty thought it over and decided to compromise. After all, Paul and her sons were much more important than Brenda. If she got divorced and lost her family, she would be laughed at, and what good would all that money do? Besides, she wasn't short of money. So she took the initiative to call Paul.
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