It was the old part of town where the land had lost its value, and the houses had been rundown for years. No developers were interested in this area, and it was slowly becoming abandoned.

Fortunately, the houses were affordable, and transportation was convenient, making it the first choice for people living paycheck to paycheck.

Camila, dressed in all black with a cap covering most of her face, discreetly arrived at an apartment after navigating the dirty streets. She checked the unit number and rushed up.

Owen opened the door, and a creepy grin appeared on his skinny face at the sight of her.

"Why are you staying here?" she asked, entering with a grim expression. "It's so hard to find this place!" "Well, it's cheap here," he replied, closing the door and walking over in a relaxed manner.

Camila noticed that he had lost weight again. The 1.8-meter-tall man now looked as skinny as a stick, with a loose T-shirt hanging on him as if he were swaying in it.

Suspicion flashed through her eyes, but she said nothing.

"Why don't you live at home? Doesn't your mom spoil you? She was cruel to push your sister to my cousin just to treat your illness back then. Maisie might as well have signed a contract with him!"

would I dare to go home now!" Owen lit a cigarette. "Don't you know the saying 'keeping a good distance

cares about is that girl now. I don't want

from paying for my medical bills, she would never ask for money from

on me

when they were together, giving her money that she hoarded. He

money from Maisie, who would always decline, citing Daniel's difficulty in making money. This would anger Owen, leading

Back then.

of your mind? You're his woman. It makes sense

sell myself!"

you selling yourself with what you're doing now. Do you really think he'll marry you? Do you really think you'll become his wife? Dream on!" "My sister is a fool," Owen sighed, puffing the cigarette. He looked at Camila fawningly. "You're so generous. That's why I'm willing to give you

matter his terribly skinny face or

Do you have something to do with

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