Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

"Ugh, can it wait till tomorrow? I promise I'll come buy it then!" Abbey said, her eyes flitting nervously.

The salesperson's demeanor cooled, "Alright, we'll talk tomorrow. But if someone else comes along and snaps it up, I'm sorry, there's nothing I can do."

Gritting her teeth, Abbey replied, "Let me just make a quick call, okay?"

"Sure."

Abbey turned and walked out of the VIP section, finding a secluded corner. Before dialing, she glanced over her shoulder to make sure Madge and her daughter couldn't overhear her. Confident, she pressed the call button-

"Hey, Dad, it's me. I went to check out Lakeside Pearl for you and Mom today... Yeah, that place that's all over Instagram! Super popular!"

"... Yeah, Irving and I both loved it. The surroundings are amazing... Seriously, it's in high demand! Maybe you guys should come over and sign the contract today? Just to be safe..."

Abbey was playing a strategic game.

The house she lived in now was decent, but compared to Lakeside Pearl, it simply didn't measure up.

Since her parents were considering moving, she planned to convince them to buy a unit at Lakeside Pearl. Then, she'd slowly persuade them to move into her current three-bedroom apartment, while she and Irving would upgrade to the new place.

After all, being an only child, everything would eventually come her way, right?

Sooner or later.

be in her parents' names initially. Once they paid in full, they

taxes by marking

then it's settled. Mom, Dad, hurry over. Yes, near Horizon

house, who ended up living there, and whose name went on the deed were details Roseanne and Madge couldn't care less about.

the front and back yards is simply amazing! I just took a walk around, and I think

excited voice, Madge couldn't help but feel eager. She

up a bit, we're

parents sign the contract and make the payment, Abbey and Irving drove them back

In the car-

back, exhaling

you so pushy about your parents buying a house? What's the difference between today and tomorrow? Dragging them all the

already dark..."

property; miss it now, and

so eager..." Abbey couldn't help but smile, "Hey, tell me, don't

that? Who wouldn't want a nice house? The real issue is

you want it, I want

caught on to her scheming, asking, "What are you