NovelBarChapter 2992 She then whispered to Melissa, cautioning her not to let Matthew overhear, praising the boy's keen intelligence.
Melissa's smile, in response, sparked a suspicion in Julie.
She speculated that Melissa must have encountered Marcus several times already upon her return to Duefron, given her distracted demeanor.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAfter the meal, Matthew retreated to his room, engrossed in his new toy, while Julie cleaned up the table.
Later, she brought a paper bag filled with cash to Melissa's room, finding her fresh from a shower and drying her hair.
The bag contained a significant sum, easily totaling four or five hundred thousand dollars.
“Julie, how did you come by such an amount?” Melissa inquired, puzzled.
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Julie glanced at a medical record on the dressing table before answering nonchalantly. “Told you | got lucky and won a small Lottery prize! You know, if you had a car, you might not have caught that cold— And now that you're working for someone as important as Mr. Waston, it seems odd to take public transportation every day. | thought you might use this money to buy a car.” Melissa set the towel aside, considering the money.
With her own savings, the combined sum was indeed enough for a nice car. However, she decided it was time to share her real thoughts with Julie.
Looking up, Melissa spoke softly. “Julie, I'm thinking of returning to Heron, where our headquarters is." Julie, taken aback, sought clarity.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“Why the sudden move? You've just bought this nice apartment, and Matthew is about to start kindergarten. Is this about Mr. Fowler?” Eagles.
She hoped Marcus hadn't revived old troubles, given his outward decency.
Melissa found herself too mortified to discuss Marcus’ actions, while Julie maintained an air of obliviousness, feigning ignorance to the undercurrents of Melissa's dilemma.
Taking a moment to gather her thoughts, Julie continued, “You're just starting to establish your career here. Moving back to Heron means starting anew. Without Mr. Waston's support, it's unlikely the work environment there will match what you have in Duefron. | think you need to give it some serious thought.” Melissa presumed Julie had just grown comfortable with life in Duefron and was resistant to change environment.
She nodded in understanding. “I'l reconsider it, | promise!” She tried to give the money back to Julie, but Julie insisted, “Please, hold onto it for me. My day-to-day expenses are minimal, mostly just groceries. And well- If he discovers | have this money, it'll all be wasted.” Julie was referring to her son, Shawn Wilson, who, much like his father, had fallen prey to gambling.
Julie's husband had squandered their finances on gambling, and her son had followed in his footsteps. Despite his faults, he had always treated Melissa and Matthew kindly though. Julie's concern was evident as she worried about her son discovering the money.
Melissa pondered before responding, “I'l keep the money safe for you.
Perhaps, if your son overcomes his gambling habit, this could be his chance to start a small business.” Julie's greatest worry was indeed her son.
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