Chapter 559 Confess the Truth

Tom bit his lip, finally giving in to the pressure, and spoke in a shaky voice.

"Emily, if I'd known borrowing money would be such a hassle, I wouldn't have asked you!"

"Don't sweat it. I can handle it."

Hearing Tom say "I can handle it" was a rare thing.

Seeing him so scared now, Emily couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction.

The thrill of making someone back down without even saying a word was exhilarating. She didn't have to lift a finger.

Reflecting on it, Emily realized her previous tough approach was foolish.

Using intimidation to counterattack was way more effective!

Emily also remembered how Tom used to rely on Evelyn for everything, never showing any independence. This was her way of teaching him to back off and stop dreaming.

Now, Emily waited for Tom to reveal his true reason for coming.

Meanwhile, Candice was just as nervous as Tom.

At Patrick's house, Candice clutched her coffee tightly, her knuckles white from the pressure. She took a deep breath, trying to calm her inner turmoil, and waited quietly for Patrick to come downstairs.

The housekeeper, noticing Patrick hadn't woken up yet, grew anxious and suggested, "Ms. Gonzalez, should I go wake Mr. Wright? He came home late last night, so..."

smiled and shook

I'll wait. He came home late, so he probably went to bed late too.

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was surprised by Candice's understanding nature. Previous visitors looking for Patrick were

calm demeanor

and Candice was alone in the living

The tension returned.

drifted to the staircase,

mentioned anything to Patrick

enough to pick up on something

to appear. Time seemed to

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breath, trying to stay

she heard soft

as the footsteps grew closer,

and warm call, Patrick appeared at the top of the

his demeanor that Michael hadn't said anything. Patrick was as warm and enthusiastic as ever, maybe

you my

expression, Candice couldn't help but recall Michael's words from that morning. A wave of

just wanted to see you." Patrick's eyes was gentle,

because everything before was a

and Patrick sensed something was off. He quickly asked with concern, "Are you feeling unwell? Do

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