The Cost of My Life: A Ledger of Love and Betrayal
Language: en
Right before I died, my parents sat down and did the math with me. They told me that in this life, they had never mistreated me. Whatever other kids had, I had too. "But, we just don't have that kind of money anymore," my mother said. "Your mom and I are just normal people. The doctor said your leukemia is incurable. Even if we go bankrupt trying to save you..." my dad trailed off. "Not to mention we still have to put your brother through college and help him with a down payment for a house. If he doesn't have a house, who would want to marry him?" "Lily, let's stop the treatments.…