Her shadow stretched in the setting sun, and each word from Elizabeth deepened the darkness on her face.

Eventually, she balled her fists.

Devyn broke the silence, gritting out a single word.

“Fine.

Elizabeth breathed a sigh of relief at Devyn’s agreement.

“As a gesture of trust, I’ll give you a hundred grand upfront.

Spend it wisely.

There’s more where that came from once it’s done.

Devyn ended the call, tears welling in her eyes.

Raising her hand to brush away the tears, she left only resolve shining in her eyes.

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years ago, they were

father’s premature passing, her two brothers assumed paternal roles, showering her with love and shielding her from any

just a year ago, her mother was diagnosed with kidney disease, and the

ensure their mother

had to resign from her job to

spare a moment, she took on freelance work to contribute to

presented its challenges,

her off guard were her brothers, one after another, falling into the grip of

pit; no matter how much money you poured into

she was

her brothers‘ numerous promises, they kept returning to the casino, unable

they accumulated significant

brothers weighed heavily on her, knowing it would devastate

Devyn found herself

stowed her phone away and gazed apathetically at

gained

your reputation falters, Matthew will be there for

Yet, I have nothing.

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