Chapter 76

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For the first time, Rebecca truly understood the phrase: Does money make you better than everyone?

“It’s getting late. Let’s eat first.” Jeffrey was still holding Samuel’s hand, his calm words slipping from thin lips.

Rebecca glanced at the overflowing trash can.

Samuel offered his other hand to her, redirecting her attention. “Mommy, let’s go.”

Rebecca exhaled slowly. “Okay.”

The three of them went to a restaurant near the amusement park. Sitting by the window offered a panoramic view of both the park and the lake in the distance.

Throughout the meal, Jeffrey kept chatting with Samuel as if that earlier phone call had never happened.

This made Rebecca wonder if Andrea’s car accident was real or fabricated.

“What’s on your mind?” Jeffrey noticed she’d barely touched her food.

She studied his face but found no trace of concern or anxiety. He seemed completely normal.

Shaking off her thoughts, she finally picked up her fork.

Truth or lies didn’t matter anymore. She just needed to focus on living her own life.

Jeffrey found her behavior odd. The constant zoning out and brooding suggested some heavy burden.

Samuel piped up after nibbling a few bites, round eyes sparkling. “Daddy, can we try the escape room after this?”

Jeffrey automatically turned to Rebecca beside him. “Ask your mom.”

Samuel glanced sideways.

Rebecca initially wanted to decline, but agreed considering the rare occasion. “Alright.”

games, she’d always hidden in Jeffrey’s arms. Now without support, she resolved to conquer these fears she

probing question unexpectedly gained

game, Samuel suggested Rebecca wait outside with Jeffrey. Before he finished, she grabbed his hand decisively. “Why wait? You think

Samuel said, “No…”

puzzles and show

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Samuel nodded

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entering the dimly lit chamber with eerie sounds, Rebecca’s spine tingled. Clutching

to swim. Later, she was afraid of mice and cockroaches,

can still do

Samuel said, noticing her tension and distress. The little boy reached out to tug her sleeve with his

handle it.” Rebecca steadied her pounding

tough cookie. Despite pale–faced terror, she powered through every challenge until they reached sunlight at the exit. When

his thumb.

happy crescents. “Of course I

mutual admiration session with darkened eyes, turbulent emotions swirling in his

she’d instinctively leaned toward him for comfort

journey from terrified trembling to courageous triumph left him cold. This growth

found ways to anchor her by his side, she’d eventually overcome her current disorientation like she’d conquered those fears today. And when that

want to see this outcome, let

but paused when he noticed Jeffrey’s unusual expression while looking

up, her gaze instantly captured by his

briefly before meeting his son’s eyes with half–seriousness. “Are you

responded with

together, while Jeffrey dutifully carried

as bedtime arrived after dinner, the boy remained buzzing with memories of their family day, though he knew Jeffrey would visit “that

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Rebecca successfully tucked

she turned to issue a dismissal. “Samuel’s asleep.

his watch, his deep voice rumbling. “The day isn’t

how serious he was and didn’t

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