Amara, startled by the noise, turned around to see Wilbert glaring at her, his face twisted in fury.

Frightened, she quickly turned off the stove and asked softly, “What’s wrong? Why are you so upset this early in the morning?”

Scowling, Wilbert snapped, “The project’s a bust.

We need a huge amount of money.

Ten million!”

Amara, looking down, responded weakly, “I told you last night, I’m working on it.

Just give me a little time, please.

Before he knew Amara was Matthew’s mother, Wilbert might have believed her.

But now, he saw her words as nothing but excuses.

Unable to contain his frustration, he slammed his fist on the table, stood up, and stormed towards her.

right? The richest man in Seamarsh! How can you not

was too shocked to

her shoulders, staring

to Matthew, beg if you

I swear we’ll turn things

demeanor shift, as if

down!” She urged him, her voice shaking despite

ask

way beyond what I can handle right

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Ah!”

could finish, Wilbert’s hand shot up, gripping

her face pale, and she

head, she used both hands to try

Please, let me go!” Tears filled Amara’s eyes as she

expression was

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think you’re that

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