Family on Their Knees Heart Turned to Ice novel Chapter 465

But she also knew she wasn't capable of handling this mess on her own.

Suddenly, she grabbed Lillian's arm, her voice filled with emotion. "Ms. Mercer, I know I'm a lot of trouble, but please, if you can, help me. I don't want to lose this job.

I can live without a family, but I can't live without my work. Only my work can help me truly escape my past and avoid repeating their fate."

Lillian said, "Don't worry, I will help you. If a problem can't be solved in one go, we'll solve it over and over again. Sooner or later, they won't be a threat or a burden to you anymore.

I need you to do your job and focus on your career. Didn't you say you love what you do?

Then don't get distracted by other things. Leave the rest to me."

Lillian was in a unique position to say this. She, too, had persevered through constant trouble.

She was still deeply affected by the problems with the Mercer family, but that was fine. Everything would be resolved according to her plan.

Celia nodded, managing a small, bitter smile. "Ms. Mercer, that was just the first wave—my parents and relatives.

Once my two sisters and their husbands hear about this, they'll probably be here soon.

Besides my sisters, there's also my younger brother back home.

He was the long-awaited son in the family, so my parents spoiled him rotten. Now he's completely useless. All he does is wander around town, eating, drinking, playing cards, and bragging. He doesn't do any real work.

Basically, the entire family expects me to provide for them. The moment I cut them off, it won't be long before they all come looking for trouble."

Lillian had anticipated as much. "I have plenty of ways to deal with them. Don't you worry."

"Really?"

Lillian nodded again, her expression certain.

Beside her, Emma also gave her a reassuring look.

Having handled Celia's situation, and since she was already at the factory, Lillian decided to inspect the premises.

Celia personally accompanied her, explaining everything as they walked.

That, to her, was the most comforting thing of all.

Lillian said, "Focus on your work and live a good life."

After a few more words of encouragement, Lillian left with Emma.

On the way back to the city, Lillian had Emma drive. Besides herself, Emma was the most familiar with her car.

Emma seemed puzzled. "Ms. Mercer, we could have found someone with skills comparable to Ms. Bennett's, someone whose background wasn't so complicated and difficult.

Why are we going to such great lengths to help her?

More trouble will likely come our way because of this.

Including those people who were arrested today. After they get out of rehab, they might start to resent you.

It seems like it might be more trouble than it's worth!"