Chapter 117

As soon as Elizabeth finished speaking, she saw Christopher coming down the stairs. She instantly fell silent when she noticed his grim expression.

On the other hand, Margaret could not stay focused at work the whole morning. She never expected herself to be so weak that she felt dizzy and almost threw up after skipping her breakfast. Her morning sickness had worsened due to her hungry state.

Finally, she managed to make it through the morning when Jodie called, “Meg, I’m at your office lobby now. I’m treating you to lunch! Come quickly!”

Margaret remembered Jodie saying that she would treat her to a meal if she landed a job. “Did you manage to find a job?” asked Margaret.

“I’ll tell you over our meal!” Jodie replied secretively.

first one to leave the office once it was lunchtime. She met up with Jodie at the lobby, and the two strode off together to a nearby restaurant. Jodie was all dolled up. It was clear she had

finished placing their orders, Jodie spoke with a mysterious tone. “Do you know which company I’m in now?

“I don’t have a clue, but I’m guessing the salary and the benefits must be quite good for you? Otherwise, you wouldn’t have bothered applying.

carefree again like she used to be. She had lost her smile ever since her family hit rock bottom. “You’re right! It’s a high-paying job with pretty good benefits. All my hard work paid off! I’m so grateful that I

cheered Margaret up as well. “Oh, thank God, Jo! I’m so glad that you didn’t admit defeat. Your wish

 

sigh. “You don’t get what I meant, do you? I said it is a ‘wish’ because that’s not easy to achieve. My mom is so used to squandering

change. I’m afraid that my one-month salary won’t be enough for her. I, for one, only

and said, “Your mom is just used. to the good times back then. It’s normal for her to take some time to change. She will eventually get there, so don’t be sulky! Your situation is far

she did not want to recall what Hannah

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