She wanted this written proof to cut off the brother and sister-in-law's endless greed.
"There's no need for all that, is there?" Ronald said, his eyes flickering.
"If you don't sign, you won't get a single cent," Mary replied firmly.
The glint in his eyes confirmed her suspicion. She could only help them this once. What happened afterward would depend on Ethan himself.
Ronald fell silent. If he didn't take the money now, his sister might really run off with Ethan, and he'd end up with nothing. After weighing it all, he clenched his teeth.
"Alright. I can't read much anyway. I'll just sign it."
Mary nodded. In rural areas, literacy was rare. It would be easier for her to clearly write out the terms.
She turned to the crowd and raised her voice. "Can someone bring a pen and paper? Everyone here can be a witness today. If they come back to cause trouble again, we'll know how to deal with it. Is that alright?"
