The Return of the War Legate by Celestial Clouds

Chapter 12

Night time.

When the family was having dinner, Adrian’s phone rang. It was Daniel on the line.

“I need to take this.” Adrian got up and went to the garden.

Once he picked up, Daniel said, “Sir, the Cowells sent you an invitation for a gathering at their home. I haven’t replied. Will you be attending?”

“I don’t have time for that. Reject the invite.” Adrian hung up and went back inside.

Samantha said to Adrian, “Go to my family home and meet my grandmother tomorrow. She’s my family.”

“All right.” He nodded.

“Don’t forget to bring her some gifts. I have some money here.” Rue quickly took out her purse and handed him a hundred dollars.

He looked at the money and was touched. It was apparent she had been keeping this money for a while now because it was all crumpled up.

Something came to mind and Adrian said, “Mother, how much money do you need for Ada’s tuition? Which university did she get into?”

Adaline looked up and started paying attention.

Rue said, “Swallowston University—finance major. It’s the best university in the city. We need another four thousand for the fees. I’ll figure it out.”

death, her life took a turn for the worse. Not being very cultured or well-educated made it hard for her to get a job. She worked at Swallowston High’s cafeteria and made

Rue’s hope.

would make around three thousand dollars a month. However, problems kept arising at home and they were forced to spend all their

my car

it for business purposes. However, Bailar was in turmoil right now and owed

she immediately said, “No, Sam. You need your car, and Bailar is your baby. Even though

it out. You going to university is more important,

and sister-in-law. She looked up. “I don’t

Adrian stood up. “You have to go to university. I’ll pay the rest of the fees. I’ll

started to walk

are you going?”

Adrian left without

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have someone bring twenty

“Yes, sir.”

and a

you.” He nodded and went back into

and Adaline were still eating

walked in with twenty thousand dollars and handed it to

she was touched and started tearing up. “Adrian, wh-where did

Samantha did not have an obvious change

that would scare Rue. She was a regular woman without big ambitions,

Adrian decided that he would only reveal it later as there was

over the years. It isn’t much, but it’s enough for Ada. You can

of the family from now

her tears after hearing

more than anyone, but because their family was in a tough

brought home was a light at the end