Chapter 181

James was frightened and quickly released Xena's hand, walking up to Evelyn.

"Mom, please don't get yourself worked up."

Evelyn shook off James's hand, pouting stubbornly. "Don't touch me. Just go with that little vixen. You don't care if I live or die anyway."

James sighed helplessly and apologized to Evelyn, "Mom, I'm sorry."

Evelyn took the water brought by the helper and swallowed a blood pressure pill, calming down slightly. She said to James, "It's either her or me. You choose."

"Mom, are you trying to put me in a tough spot?" James was caught in a dilemma, not knowing what to do. One was his own biological mother who loved and cared for him, and the other was a woman who had suffered a lot to be with him. Whichever he gave up, he would be devastated.

He sought help from his grandmother, who had been silent all along. "Grandma, please talk to Mom."

Mrs. Ford Sr. watched the scene coldly and said in a chilly tone, "I can't persuade her. This is your family's affair. You sho