Helena pleaded with all her heart, desperately trying to persuade her daughter.

As Maggie looked at her mother's weathered face, tears streamed down her cheeks.

“Mom, please don't make me do this!"

Maggie was resolute, unwilling to back down.

“Maggie, I've never begged you for anything before. But this time, I'm kneeling to beg you. If you refuse, I'll never stand up again."