Trading My Ex for His Uncle by Hello Spring

Chapter 874

"I couldn't sleep, so I thought I'd stay up a bit longer," Phoebe replied.

"Mm. What did you want to talk to me about?" Valarie asked.

Phoebe handed her a bank card, sighing. "You know how things are with your father's business. We don't know how much longer it'll hold out.

"Your dad and I have been saving this money for you since you were born. Originally, it was meant for your wedding, but we've decided it's better to give it to you now."

Valarie's smile faded as she looked at the card, hesitant to take it. "Mom, I can't take this."

"Take it," Phoebe urged. "Think of it as your wedding gift from us. There might not be anything left for you later."

Valarie shook her head. "I really don't need it, Mom. You should give it to Dad to help with the business instead "

Phoebe interrupted, "This isn't enough to save the company. And it's been saved under your name since you were born. Your dad and I have been adding to the account every year. Even if we go bankrupt, no one can touch it."

With a pause, Phoebe added, "We can see you're much happier now with Brandon than you were before. He seems like someone you can rely on. But no matter what happens, we want you to have options, Valarie. This money is your safety net." "Mom..." Valarie said softly.

pressed the card into her hand and stood up. "It's late. Let's

pressed her lips together

of emotions. She placed it on her vanity

to keep the card for now. If her father's company survived the crisis, she'd use

in her safe, she grabbed her clothes and headed to the bathroom for

his voice deep and warm, like

rest. I'll see you tomorrow," Valarie

sounded disappointed. "Nothing else you want

raised an eyebrow.

thinking of you since the moment we said goodbye," Brandon

replied, putting the phone on speaker while she applied her

miss me at all?"

at wronged he sounded, Valarie's face

early slipped off as

hummed. "Maybe...

"How little?" Brandon pressed.