Joanne’s shrill cries rang in the house again.

Marcus found it lame and dusted his hands with a clap. He pulled William’s wallet out of the latter’s pocket and left.

If there was no meal at home, he would go eat at a restaurant!

After Marcus left, Joanne sat on the floor in a daze for a very long time with despair brimming in her eyes.

William groaned and moaned as he struggled to get off the floor and then limped into the study. He felt in his pocket—luckily, Marcus only wanted money and had not taken his phone. There was not much money left in his wallet, and on his phone were the last of his savings.

Joanne’s aggrieved cries could be heard from the living room.

William sighed and dialed a number. It rang for a long time without being picked up. Just as he was about to hang up, a sinister voice said, “Mr. Jenner?”

“Hah, you remember me?” William could hear the mockery in the words but he did not have time for that, so he asked directly, “Phil Nelson, when are you taking Marcus away?”

“Well, I’m still waiting for Mr. Yale’s instructions.”

Yale Hamerton forget

patience!” Phil cackled. “Your daughter’s warming Mr. Yale’s bed anyway.

“You…”

choked on his

luck right now! I can’t take it any

William felt goosebumps in that short moment of silence.

up, don’t you?” Phil said slowly. “I’m afraid no one can

“I know, but…”

Phil snickered. “Hold out for a few more days. I’ll ask Marcus

was in production, and every day was hectic

day. Since she did not have to take care of Ginger now, she felt much freer

like a long

on the swing, swinging gently in the front yard, the motion almost lulled her to sleep… only for her

she saw that it was Linda calling her and answered it. Right away, Linda

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