The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 402

When Leland got home in the evening, he found his mom, Johanna, pacing back and forth in the living room. Furrowing his brows, he asked, "Mom, what are you doing?" "Leland, what time do you call this to come back?"

"Ran out of cash. Sent you a message, but you didn't reply. Came back to grab some money."

Hearing that Leland had come back for money, Johanna couldn't contain her frustration. "Money, money, money! That's all you ever think about! Do you have any idea that we're broke now?" "Broke? You must be kidding."

Leland couldn't believe his ears. He had always lived lavishly, finding the $50,000 monthly allowance barely enough for his expenses. Even during the Dawson family's hard times, his allowance had never been cut. He refused to believe they were out of money now. "Oh, my dear boy..."

Before Johanna could finish, a loud knocking interrupted her, causing her face to pale.

Knowing all too well it must be debt collectors at their door again.

Seeing someone pounding on their door, Leland's face turned sour. "Who the hell is that? Knocking like a maniac?"

the door, Leland was quickly stopped by Johanna. "Don't you

door? Why can't I

young master of the Dawson family, he was used to walking tall at school, never facing any

someone dared to harass them

sit down, insisting, "Don't you open that door! Just sit

not understanding

voice shouting, "Hey, bitch! I know you're in there. Open up before

flared up instantly. He was about to get up when suddenly, the

several thugs, wielding baseball bats and looking every bit the part of street

drained

eli

realizing the number of

Johanna was at a loss for

If you don't pay up, we're gonna break your