My mother lost the family fortune at cards, so I took out my savings to let her play on

Summary

My mother lost all the money for our home renovation in a poker game.

The moment I heard the news, I flew back from overseas.

When I got home, I found her with a bottle of bleach, ready to drink it.

"It's all my fault," she sobbed. "I've ruined this family."

Looking at her tear-streaked face, I took out the thirty thousand dollars I had saved up over the years.

"Tonight," I said, "you're going back to that game."