Chapter 983:

Earlier today, she had come across several job openings suitable for Evita, but they were challenging and came with few benefits.

Considering Rosalyn was still hospitalized, the thought of Evita facing financial instability troubled her.

Lila’s train of thought was interrupted by her ringing phone.

Startled, she answered, finding it coincidental. She had just been thinking of Rosalyn, who was now on the other end of the line.

“Hello, Mrs. Gordon, this is Lila.” Lila, careful not to intrude on the ongoing bustle around her, stepped aside with her phone pressed to her ear. “Why are you calling me?”

Lila and Evita had been inseparable since they were kids. She could still recall her very first visit to Evita’s house—Rosalyn had greeted her warmly and even gifted her a dainty pen as a token of welcome.

stepped in to help on numerous occasions.

always held onto those memories, never forgetting Rosalyn’s kindness. Before things soured between her and Evita,

to breathe, let alone visit, and now Rosalyn was calling. Was it possible that Rosalyn had learned about her falling-out

new journey

crept into Lila’s chest. Should she come

Rosalyn’s frail

lend me some money? I can’t seem

request caught Lila off guard, but she didn’t falter. Without hesitation, she asked, “How much do you need, Mrs. Gordon?”

Evita still asleep

sound well at all. But hadn’t the doctor mentioned

seconds before speaking with difficulty. “I need two hundred thousand. It’s not a small amount. Lila, you

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255