Forking out two hundred thousand was a piece of cake for someone like Michael, and it was incredibly tempting to accept his offer as I really needed the money.

However, my ego and pride forbade me from doing so. I knew very well that I should not use any more of his money.

 

“Thanks for the offer, Mr. Shaw, but you can keep your money. I’ll figure something out on my own,” I said coldly and quickly left his office before he could respond.

Why would Michael still want to give me money? Is he doing it to repay me for our previous sexual relationship? Or is there some other reason?

My mind was all over the place as I returned to my desk, and I shook my head to empty all those thoughts.

 

I was a little out of place at work the entire day as I had yet to gather enough money, nor did I know how things were going back at home.

I couldn’t tell if those men were only trying to intimidate my family like Yuval said, but wouldn’t actually have the guts to carry out their threats.

After spending a very stressful day at my desk, I was the first to leave the office after work.

 

I made my way back to Natalie’s and was pacing about frantically in the bedroom. I wanted to call home and check on things, but I couldn’t bring myself to tell Mom that I didn’t have the money ready.

moment, my phone began ringing, and I answered it when I saw my

 

“Hello, Mom.”

guys just called us and demanded that we pay up in an hour or Steven would be done

was so anxious that it

sorry, Mom. I still don’t

guilty when I heard how anxious my

“What? What do

she was only acting that way out of fear and desperation, so I didn’t blame her even if it made me

I really want to help, but there’s only so much I can do. I don’t have much on me, and I’ve already borrowed a lot from my friends, so none

me any money even if they could afford to. I

That’s why you never intended to help him to begin with! I can’t believe I raised such

I’m deliberately choosing not

you think, Mom! I really am trying to help, but I just don’t have that much money! If there really is a way, I would

upset with what Mom said, but I tried my best to explain myself anyway

unbelievable! You f*cking ingrate! I will never forgive you if

my heart ache when I heard Mom’s heartless words, but she

things are for me! As much as

floor and hugged my knees with my face buried in

that she would never forgive me for the rest of her life should anything happen

knocked on my bedroom door before coming

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