The Daily Life of American Drama Detective

Chapter 283: 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.

"Mrs. Cross, preliminary examination shows that your husband died of a sudden heart attack."

The doctor who took over explained: "Whether further autopsy will be carried out in the future depends on the mutual consent of you and the police."

"That's it..."

The alcoholic Linda was silent and subconsciously looked at her adopted daughter Beth beside her. Under her gaze, she raised her head and said, "Let's see what the police arranged. What about Esther?"

"Your daughter Esther?"

The doctor nodded: "She is at the nurse's place. I will ask the nurse to bring her here."

"No need, let's go find her."

Linda, who was drunk, waved her hands.

She said goodbye to the doctor, and according to the address given by the doctor, she took Beth to find Esther. Standing outside, she did not go in immediately, but looked at Esther who was sitting quietly and crying inside.

When she wanted to go in, Beth held her back.

"Wait until Chuck Wolf comes over."

Beth said.

"You doubt..."

Linda, who was drunk, was stunned and surprised.

Although she felt that Esther was a bit weird and bad, she did not connect her husband's death with Esther at all.

Seeing that Beth was silent, she asked in a low voice: "Do you know something?"

"She is dangerous."

Beth just said.

After hearing this again, Linda felt completely different, not to mention the shock. She raised her head and subconsciously looked at Esther in the room, only to see Esther suddenly look over and look directly at her.

"Mother."

Esther ran out of the room, her voice sounding like crying.

Linda, who was drunk, was not used to this kind of address, but when she saw Esther coming, she could only greet her, and Esther threw her into his arms.

"Mrs. Cross."

The female nurse came over to say hello.

"Do you know what happened?"

Linda, who was drunk, pushed Esther away uncomfortably and asked, "Why did your father suddenly become ill and die?"

"I don't know either."

Esther cried: "I was playing chess with my father. One moment, he was fine, and the next moment, he suddenly fell to the ground. I called 911, but by the time they arrived, it was already too late."

The caregiver left voluntarily and gave up her space to this broken family.

The alcoholic Linda glanced at Beth and said to the crying Esther: "Don't worry, it's okay. We have asked Detective Chuck to help."

"Detective Chuck?"

The crying Esther was stunned and asked with a confused look on his face: "What does this have to do with him?"

"Help eliminate Linda's suspicion."

Beth said calmly: "Mr. Cross bought high life insurance premiums for himself and Linda before his death.

Now that Mr. Cross has passed away, there will naturally be an investigation, and because the beneficiary is Linda, she is suspected.

Although it wasn't Linda who did it.

But that’s not necessarily the case if someone is framed.

And with Detective Chuck, Linda will not be wronged."

Even though she was adopted, she never called Linda and the others mom and dad.

"That's great!"

Esther's eyes flashed, revealing a hint of surprise, and then said sadly: "I believe mom! Dad just died of illness, what does this have to do with mom."

"Um."

Linda, who was drunk, saw that Esther was much more well-behaved than usual, so she nodded and looked at Esther with a softer look.

"Mom, now that dad has passed away, will we be sent back to the orphanage?"

Esther took a step forward and looked at Linda with tears in her eyes.

As soon as these words came out, even Beth couldn't help but look over.

This is indeed the issue she is most concerned about now.

Not mentioning that she didn't want to go back to the orphanage, let's just say that she was well-known now and some good families were willing to adopt her, but she didn't want to do that.

Beth, a precocious genius girl, understands that an adoptive mother like Linda is her freest choice.

Now that the relationship has been adjusted well and there is some affection, she is not willing to take the risk of changing it.

"Will not……"

Linda, who is an alcoholic, is also aware of this problem and subconsciously refuses because her adopted daughter Beth is now her place of honor.

But then she reacted, subconsciously looked at Esther, and her words changed.

"I don't know either. Now that your father has passed away, even if I want to continue raising you, I'm afraid I'm powerless..."

When she said this, her hand quietly held Beth's hand beside her, and her eyes expressed comfort, but she didn't know that all of this fell into the eyes of Esther, who had been paying attention to her expression.

When she thinks about it, Bess is the one she must fight for.

As for Esther, it is not necessary.

Peggy's mother Linda, who has never seen her, devoted so much energy to Peggy, a daughter of a talented girl, that her relationship with her ex-husband broke down and divorced her.

They are still like this.

She is from a widow's family, and it is already very difficult to raise one daughter. How can she have the energy to raise two?

So I didn't say anything to avoid saying no.

"I know, Mom."

Esther lowered his head and said sadly: "Can we go back first?"

"That's fine."

The alcoholic Linda subconsciously agreed.

In fact, she doesn't want to stay here at this moment, because there is no wine here, and there is plenty of wine at home, and she needs a few drinks to calm down.

"Chuck Wolf isn't here yet."

Beth shook her head.

"Do we have to wait for him?"

Aster raised his head and said, "We can wait for him at home. I really don't like it here."

"yes!"

Beth nodded.

"Bess is right."

Although the alcoholic Linda was inclined to go back, when Beth insisted, she changed her mind and said, "We'll wait for Detective Chuck to come over, and then we'll go back together to take a look."

"Does it have to be like this?"

Esther looked at Linda pitifully.

"yes!"

Linda, who is drunk, has no feelings for Esther's prayers. She must be cruel when she thinks of sending Esther away later, why not now.

"I don't think so."

Esther looked at Linda, whose eyes were firm, and his eyes turned cold. He didn't know when a lady's miniature pistol appeared in his hand, and he pointed it at Linda.

Linda was stunned and looked at Esther in disbelief: "Esther, stop playing."

"That's not okay, you are my mother."

Esther skillfully operated the pistol. Listening to the assembly sound that was completely different from that of a toy gun, Linda's legs went weak and she looked at Esther in horror.

"Good sister, you are called a genius girl, come and tell her, who calls the shots in this game?"

"What do you want?"

Beth Harmon supported Linda, slightly frightened, but quickly regained her composure.

"What do I want?"

Esther smiled and said: "Originally, I thought we were a family and loved each other.

But obviously my mother didn't think so. She was thinking of driving me out even before my father's body was cold. This was not good.

We came here together.

Of course we come and go together.

Now, please advise mom to stay calm and go home with us.

Otherwise, if I am not careful, this family will be completely broken up."

"Beth..."

Linda, who was drunk, trembled and looked at the short body supporting her beside her.

"Listen to her!"

Beth and Esther looked at each other in silence for a while, turned their heads and said something to Linda, then helped Linda walk out.

"I'm here to help, too."

Esther laughed playfully, walked over, supported Linda's other side, put the pistol on Linda's waist, and covered it.

The mother and daughter left the hospital and went home.

(End of chapter)