Chapter 245

Melinda’s parents were worried that she wouldn’t be able to cough up with the money due to the pressure. So, Melinda’s mom started trying to guilt-trip

her.

“Melinda, we didn’t mean it that way. We all know you’ve busted your hump for this family. Your brother finally got himself a girlfriend, and her parents have steady jobs. It’s an improvement for our family. We can’t let him feeling embarrassed.” Melinda’s mom sobbed, “Once your brother settles down, you’ll have someone to lean on. We’re thinking about you too.”

Melinda wiped away tears, her head held high, trying to hold back her emotions. She didn’t say anything. Her dad came back on the line, saying, “You’ve got three days to come up with a hundred grand. If your brother’s wedding falls through, don’t bother coming home.”

Melinda couldn’t take it anymore and hung up the phone. She was the black sheep of the family, the one who made her parents and brother feel embarrassed. Her sacrifices had turned into a joke.

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Meanwhile, Maria and Jay exchanged glances. Jay asked, “Did she hung up?”

Maria said, “Yep, she did.”

angrily, “Call her back and tell her to

Maria remarked, “I’ll go

outside and asked, “Mom, dad, is

said, “Hold your horses. I’ve called your sister; she’ll gather the money soon. Are

dinner date with Lily. I came back just to let you guys know to get the wedding gift money sorted. Lily’s parents are giving us a BMW as a

delighted, “Now off you go, don’t keep Lily waiting. You need to treat her well. Don’t upset

the only child and her family wasn’t giving us a BMW, I wouldn’t even look twice at her. Her parents.

Melinda’s brother said.

bear with it. Once Lily is part of

wedding to Melinda. If Lily’s parents find out about her job, I’ll die of embarrassment.” Melinda’s brother

worry, we didn’t invite her back. You go keep Lily company. Don’t

to call Melinda again to sort out the

phone ringing non-stop, it was driving her up the wall. The ringtone sounded like an

She didn’t dare turn it off, in case she missed an important call from a client or her boss.

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