A Ruling Passion – Chapter 0581

Just as she asked the question, the middle-aged woman who claimed to be her aunt began her bitter lament, “So, we arrive at the purpose of my visit. I came to you because I had no other choice. This is your grandmother, correct? Your father’s gone, so you have to provide support. I can’t be the only one taking care of her, right? You were still too young back then, so we couldn’t let you shoulder that burden. Now, you’re married and to the Tremonts to boot! Shouldn’t your grandmother have a share in your luxury?"

“Your grandmother was at odds with your father because she was mad at him for failing to meet her expectations. He insisted on marrying Helen Cameran. Her quarrel is not with you. I’ve been caring for her for many years, and your grandmother has recently been involved in a small accident."

"At her age, she shouldn’t be suffering so much. She hasn’t been able to walk for more than a month, her legs won’t let her. My son is at university and will be graduating soon. He even has a girlfriend. He’ll need to earn money for his wedding and a house. I can’t take care of both ends. That’s why I’ve come to you, to discuss your grandmother’s welfare. It’s been years, isn't it time for me to get some rest?”

Oh. It was all to saddle her with the old woman. Arianne now understood. Based on sentiment and logic, she shouldn’t ignore her. Based on her so-called aunt’s clothes, she did not look like someone from poverty. The old woman in the wheelchair did not look too shabby either. She did not seem like a bitterly poor woman.

However, she really couldn’t afford to take care of a handicapped old woman. She had to run her business during the day, so she was only able to come home at night. Otherwise, she would have to get a bigger place and hire someone to take care of the old woman. This wasn’t impossible, as the profits that she had received from the café was enough to cover this. However, she would still need some time to work it out.