Making Millions With The Eyes Of God by Eric Gus

Upon arriving at Silverwing Hospital, Douglas could be seen lying on one of the beds in the ward, covered in wounds and bruises. There was a cast on his right leg as well, and he looked miserable. Charlie couldn't help but sympathize. This fully grown man had been cheated on, had his heart broken, and was now covered in wounds. 6

At the sight of Charlie's arrival, Douglas's swollen eyes began to tear up, tears flowing down his cheeks like a river stream. 1

"Charlie..." Douglas broke down crying.

Charlie approached him slowly and said softly, "It's okay, she's just a b*tch, she's not worth it." 3

Douglas continued, "I pursued her for three years, basically throwing my dignity into the dumpster for her! I feel like a lowly dog trying to latch on to everything I could, but now, I realize that I've never had anything in the first place..." 4

Douglas seemed to be choking on his tears. "That b* tch didn't just break up with me, she wanted me to lose absolutely everything! I've spent every penny I've earned over the past few years, even using up all my savings of ten thousand in that restaurant, yet now, she's refusing to pay me back! I was so blinded, how could I have possibly fallen for such a wicked woman!" 5

him. "Douglas, as a man, you have to know how to let go. You can just start over! What about the painting I gave you? It is worth at least twenty thousand dollars, that would

"It's with me. Thank you for reminding me to bring along the painting, otherwise,

then. You should get some rest and forget about all this. I'll get you something to eat and pay for your hospital bills." 1 Tears streamed down Douglas's cheeks again." Charlie, my dearest brother! Thank you so much... Don't worry, I'll be sure to repay your kindness!"

when he was on the way to the hospital because he had been in a rush earlier, however, seeing Douglas's pitiful face, he couldn't bear to leave

got back to Douglas's ward, Charlie realized that the door was wide open. Upon entering, Lily Lewis, who was clinging to

sight of them. "What

laughed sarcastically. "Who has the

floor in disgust before adding, "I'm here for that painting! Where have you hidden it? Hand it over now!"

shouted angrily, "Lily Lewis, that painting was a gift from