A Man Like None Other

Chapter 63

Chapter 63,A Man Like None Other

When Jared brought Hilda home, he realized Chloe was still at his house chatting with his parents. Initially, he had planned to let Hilda regain her composure before sending her back. But now, they had been sighted. The moment they saw Jared and Hilda coming home together, Chloe and Gary were surprised. Only the blind Hannah was oblivious to what had just happened. She asked, “Jared, are you back? Why did you come home so late?”

Gary quickly gave Hannah’s hand a tug. “Jared is with Hilda. They have returned together.” Gary was all smiles when he spoke. After Hannah heard Gary’s words, her face lit up in delight. “Jared, you could’ve just told us that you were going to see Hilda. There’s no need to be so secretive about it. Are you trying to give us a surprise?” Just when Jared tried to explain, he realized he didn’t even know where to begin. Only Chloe noticed that Hilda was looking out of sorts as if she had just cried earlier. Knitting her brows, she asked, “Hilda, did you have to work late? Why did you cry?

Moreover, you reek of alcohol.” Bombarded by Chloe’s questions, Hilda panicked and was lost for words. “Mrs. Wallace, Hilda wasn’t working overtime. She just went drinking with her colleagues. However, some of them were trying to get her drunk. Luckily, I happened to be there, so I brought her back instead.” Jared quickly cooked up a story. The moment she heard it, Chloe got to her feet and checked Hilda’s body. With a concerned look in her eyes, she complained, “What kind of colleagues are they? How could they make you drink when they knew you have low alcohol tolerance?

Chloe comforted, “Hilda, if you’re unhappy at work, why don’t you just quit? Especially since you have terrible colleagues.” Chloe thought that her daughter was feeling indignant after being bullied

Jared find a job. Why don’t we ask around for you too? Since you’re a university graduate, it shouldn’t be difficult to find a job,” Hannah quickly

you should sleep early too. Tomorrow, we’ll take you to Mr. Saunders’ house and get him to find you a job. We’ll also ask him if he could help Hilda land a job. She really has it tough.” Hannah sighed before she continued, “You should treat her better instead of bullying her.” The man Hannah spoke of was Franklin Saunders. He used to serve in the military

done well for himself and was living a good life. “Mom, I—” “Enough. Go to sleep now.” Not bothered about what Jared had to say, Hannah walked right off. Jared was in a dilemma. He had always treated Hilda as a

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