Which one is correct?

[RoseSpring]

Which one is correct, to put a comma or not to put it?​

Margaret says, describing his devastating status, “He is so poor. He lives a life where all the money is apt to go on nonsense and clothes.”

Margaret says describing his devastating status, “He is so poor. He lives a life where all the money is apt to go on nonsense and clothes.”

 

[bhaisahab]

Which one is correct, to put a comma or not to put it?​

Margaret says, describing his devastating status, “He is so poor. He lives a life where all the money is apt to go on nonsense and clothes.”

Margaret says describing his devastating status, “He is so poor. He lives a life where all the money is apt to go on nonsense and clothes.”

Yes, you need the comma.