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Chapter 48 Finding the Right Time
I remained still. His behavior puzzled me, but I knew they were crocodile tears.
Eventually, he stood and said. “Wait here, I’ll make you something to eat.” He would not
show me his face.
I didn’t care about his thoughts. Even if he showed such emotions occasionally, my image
of him would not change. I couldn’t lower myself to the level of a brute.
I knew quick action was my best defense. I couldn’t let him succeed.
He returned to normal at breakfast, warm and smiling. “Honey, come here. Eat while it’s
hot! Start with the
milk!”
He was attentive to me during breakfast, and everything seemed to have returned to
normal. His actions
left me feeling a little dazed.
“How about a day off today? You’ve lost a lot of weight recently. I could tell when I held
you last night,” he
said tenderly.
A vision of him and Melanie brought me back to reality. To calm my nausea, I patted my
chest. “I don’t know why I keep feeling nauseous. Maybe I’m too worried about my
parents.”
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“I know. Don’t worry too much. Good things will come to good people. You call your mom
every day, right? Once the pandemic passes, we’ll go visit together.” Matthew’s care was
meticulous. He even helped me with a fried egg. “Skip the yolk, okay?”
Ever since I developed gallstones, I rarely ate egg yolks as they could trigger pain.
“Let’s send some money to them today. I’m afraid they might not have enough,” I
suggested.
I
His hand froze for a second, and then he smiled. “Sure, I’ll handle it!”
At the office, I called my mom and told her to accept any money Matthew might send her
without
hesitation
As expected, my mom said, “There’s no need for that. Your dad and I have enough. The
company has
many expenses, so you guys don’t need to spend too much on us.
“Mom, think of it from my perspective, okay? Can’t you just accept our money and keep it
for yourselves? Our duty is to support you, and you shouldn’t refuse. If he offers, accept it”
I was a bit frustrated. If only they could be as money–conscious as the Murphy family, then
maybe I
wouldn’t worry so much.
The Murphy family was all about money, never turning it down.
My mom’s tone showed concern, “Chlo, are you…”
“Don’t overthink it. I’m just anxious. Giving you guys money is always a struggle. Isn’t it
natural for a
daughter to provide for her parents? The company is doing well now. You should just
accept our support for my peace of mind!” I emphasized it again.
My mother agreed reluctantly.
However, I didn’t see Matthew transfer any money all day. I knew he was trying to deceive
me. Over dinner, I asked him, and he said he forgot due to his busy schedule.
The following day at work, I reminded him again. He nodded repeatedly, promising to
handle it soon.
My mother called me at noon to say Matthew wired her ten thousand dollars. It left me
speechless. He
only sent ten grand?
I went to Matthew’s office. His secretary said he was with a client.
After hearing about the client, I went to the finance department. I filled out an application
for a hundred thousand dollars. Disregarding his meeting, I went straight to his office.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmI explained the situation and asked him to sign the form. He hesitated when he saw the
amount stated.
With a smile, I said, “The ten grand you sent is not enough. They need to prepare for
unexpected
expenses since my dad suffers from something serious. Let’s make sure they enjoy their
retirement in
peace.”
He didn’t expect me to reveal the amount he sent in front of the client. He was slightly
embarrassed and quickly agreed. “You’re right. Your parents need peace of mind.”
He signed the application form and tried to play it off by saying, “Ask your mom if there’s
anything else we
can do for them.”
I nodded and went to the finance department to arrange the transfer. After confirming my
mother
received the money, I returned to my office relieved.
I gave him a chance to boost his image since he valued it so much. A satisfied smile
spread across my
face
picked up the phone to check the time. Then, hesitantly, I dialed Atlas’s number.
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