: Self-inflicted resentment as an orphan, farewell

"Would you like to ask Chuck for help?"

Monica said with relief.

"Need not!"

The alcoholic Linda's first reaction was to refuse. She was a little surprised when she saw Monica, so she explained in a concealed manner.

"I'm afraid that he is too busy, and this is not a criminal case. I will wait until the police investigate."

"It's better to find him."

Beth Harmon came over.

"All right."

Linda, who was an alcoholic, saw her adopted daughter's indifferent but determined expression. Although she was unwilling, she could only nod and agree.

The current situation is that her rich husband who has always wanted to harm her is dead. Although she doesn't know the reason, it is good for her.

Unlike the last time when she faced death threats from her husband, she made funeral arrangements before she died, and asked Chuck to help her redress her injustice, this time she was actually not willing to intervene with the detective Chuck.

It's just that after her husband's death, the property will most likely belong to her.

But the subsequent glory actually depends on this adopted daughter who is even more powerful than her husband back then.

So she respects her adopted daughter's wishes and doesn't try to make things worse for her mother.

"I'll contact you."

Monica took out her cell phone and dialed.

"Let's go first."

An alcoholic Linda left with Beth Harmon and rushed to the hospital.

When there is no one on the road.

Linda, who was drunk, asked in the car: "Why are you looking for Detective Chuck? You also know about your father's situation..."

"Ester!"

Beth Harmon looked at her adoptive mother who was hesitant to speak, and slowly spoke out a name.

Linda, who was drunk, was stunned for a moment and was a little confused by the name. Then she realized that this was another adopted daughter who was adopted together with Beth.

It's just that compared to Beth, she doesn't like this Esther much.

It always feels a little weird.

Of course, Beth is the same in the eyes of others.

But as a woman, and now an adoptive mother, she can still tell the difference. In her eyes, Beth is weird.

And that Esther is just pure, weird and bad.

But her husband insisted at that time, so she had no choice but to agree.

After adopting them home, her intuition was indeed verified in their daily interactions.

Esther dresses the same every day. She wears that weird scarf and bracelet all day long and doesn't allow anyone to touch her. Occasionally she glances over at her with eyes full of malice.

She said it several times.

But her husband said that she was overthinking it. This was a natural reaction before the orphan integrated into the new family, and it would get better once she got used to it.

She could only accept this statement, but she also stayed away from Esther and was unwilling to have more contact with this weird girl.

I'm afraid Esther had the same idea and was just pestering her husband.

Then there is the other adopted daughter, Beth Harmon.

This was the girl that her husband really wanted to adopt and even named her to adopt.

She also understood that this girl, like her husband, was a genius at chess.

This is very reasonable.

She is ready.

Neither of her adopted daughters is close to her.

In this expanding family, she will become increasingly lonely.

When she dreamed about it at midnight, she wondered more than once whether this was a new game played by her husband to deliberately isolate her.

However, the reality is that Beth Harmon, who is supposed to be the most harmonious with her husband, is not willing to get closer to her husband, and only comes to her when things happen.

Although her attitude was indifferent, she was overjoyed.

As a result, this big family naturally formed two teams. She took Beth Harmon with her, while her husband teamed with Esther.

Soon Beth let her lead him to compete in chess competitions all over the world, winning victory and glory one game after another.

She seemed to have found her direction in life.

This is a completely different feeling from being stuck at home all day, drunk and dreaming.

Before, she had passively enjoyed her husband's glory, but this time, she felt that some of Beth's victories belonged to her.

Therefore, even though she was not short of money, after her adopted daughter Beth got the bonus for a victory, she couldn't help but ask: "Can I take 10%?"

The prize money in these regional competitions is very small, but she is not short of it.

Even though her husband has various prenuptial agreements that restrict how much money she can make from him, the hidden benefits alone are enough for her to ignore these bonuses.

But she still spoke.

After a game, as she was driving Beth home, she blushed as she finished speaking.

Because after she said the words, she realized that the person she was asking for money was still a nine-year-old child.

Beth's usual mature behavior made her almost forget this.

At that time, Beth glanced at her and did not speak immediately. Just when she was anxious and wanted to deny herself and take back her words, Beth said lightly: "I'll give you 15%!"

From that moment on, their relationship was not only that of an adoptive mother and an adopted daughter, but also a partnership between a star and an agent.

They became more harmonious and inseparable.

Running around all day long, she almost forgot that she still had Esther, her adopted daughter.

"What does this have to do with her?"

Linda, who was drunk, asked in confusion.

"She is dangerous."

Beth Harmon looked out the window: "It will be better with Chuck Wolf here."

"All right."

After hearing what her adopted daughter said, the alcoholic Linda became more and more convinced of her adopted daughter's wisdom. She suppressed her unwillingness to have Detective Chuck intervene to avoid changing the situation that was beneficial to her, and nodded in agreement.

After driving for a while, I looked at my indifferent and calm adopted daughter in the rearview mirror and couldn't help but say, "This Peggy can be your friend."

Seeing that Beth was silent, she explained: "I talked with Monica. Peggy's mother was also named Linda. She was the one who took Peggy around in the past. She is very similar to us, isn't she?

Moreover, her IQ is also very high. They are both girls, similar in age, and they like to play chess, so it is suitable for you to be your friend."

"She doesn't like chess, she just likes to win."

Beth corrected lightly.

"Isn't the point of playing chess to win?"

Linda, who was drunk, laughed and said: "You can beat her, can't you?"

"Can."

Beth nodded, then shook her head: "There are winners and losers."

"That's better!"

Linda, an alcoholic, was overjoyed: "This is better."

She has figured out some of the thoughts of talented girls like Beth. Always winning and losing will divert their attention. Only by winning and losing can they maintain their interest and become more suitable to be friends.

Beth glanced at her but said nothing.

Linda, who was drunk, noticed it, and a trace of pity flashed in her eyes.

Although she was not smart, she could guess what Beth was thinking at the moment. Every time she drove Beth to a competition, she would drive and Beth would look at her like this from time to time while sitting in the back seat.

She knew this was Beth thinking of her dead mother.

I think Beth's biological mother drove Beth like this before the car accident.

Hospital.

"Doctor, how did my husband die?"

Linda asked through tears.
To be continued...