Chapter 576

Upon hearing that the mother and daughter were back, all the friendly neighbors immediately swung by for a visit, bringing along some gifts. Stephanie received a bunch of gift boxes.

Despite her refusal, they insisted on leaving the gifts.

She said with a helpless smile, "Guys, I've started acting and making money now, no need for the gifts."

"But it's only fair; your mom gave our kids gifts. We gotta return the favor. Plus, Steph, you're doing really well, already acting!"

"Yeah, I'm in a web series right now. I also filmed a movie; you guys can watch it when it's out."

"We'll definitely check it out! Our Steph is gonna be a big star!"

"By the way, Marilyn. Some relatives came by your place yesterday but you weren't there, so they just left. They asked us where you guys were, said they couldn't find you in the hospital." Hearing this, Stephanie immediately winked at her mom.

Marilyn shot her a look, then replied, "I've been discharged, feeling better and back to work. I'm staying at the company's dorm since Steph is always at school, that's why we weren't here."

sorry for you, Marilyn. You're such a sweetheart. Anyway, the past is the past. Now you're better, and Steph is thriving. Your best days

still a mess. Why don't you all come over for dinner tonight, to celebrate my recovery. Actually, we've been meaning to have you over. Steph, grab my purse. When I was sick, the neighbors lent me some money. They stuffed it

like that, it was nothing. We felt a bit embarrassed ourselves; it was your medical bills after all. We didn't pitch in much; times are

guys did lend us some money. My grandparents didn't even take care of my mom, let alone lend us money. They kicked me out when I asked them for a loan. We're really grateful

decided, I'm paying you all back double what you lent

coming to our place for dinner

do this, it's a bit embarrassing, it

making money

gives me

we're not

Steph's boyfriend

hiding in the room,

out in

of her room with a helpless

I

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