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Cutting Ties After the Last Dollar Chapter 9
Natalie’s research was funded by one of national largest federal research grants, and I was the youngest undergraduate in the lab. Every week, we had three lab meetings and two journal club presentations.While everyone else whined about the workload, I’d already read nearly everything I could find in our field.Natalie called on me during one lab meeting. “Meadow did excellent work on the report. The data is solid, and the analysis is thorough. I have nothing to pick at. “I’d like everyone to take a page from Meadow’s book.” The rest of the lab turned to look at me, the admiration clear in their eyes. They knew I was always the last one to leave the lab. I finished my first term with top marks. As winter break started, I signed up for campus housing.The campus was practically deserted during the winter holidays. Most of the local students had already gone home for the holidays, and the international students headed home as soon as they wrapped up their research.I s
Cutting Ties After the Last Dollar Chapter 8
Cassie held a paper bag while Ethan stood behind her. She looked like she had aged in mere months. There was more gray at her temples, and the lines around her eyes had grown deeper.Her lips quivered, and her eyes welled up when she spotted me. “Meadow…” Cassie strode over and pressed the paper bag into my arms. “I bought you a new dress. Try it on and see if it fits.“It must be tough studying here. You’ve lost a lot of weight. We’ll take you out for a nice meal, alright?” Ethan approached and raised his arm to pat me on the shoulder. “You disappeared on us without saying a word. Your mother and I have been asking around until your faculty advisor told us that you made it into the University of Harbor…” Not taking the paper bag, I stepped back several paces. “I’m good. I have enough clothes in my wardrobe. “Besides, I don’t want to pay for half the cost.” Cassie shed tears. “Forget about that. No more going fifty-fifty for us. I bought this just for you. It won’
Cutting Ties After the Last Dollar Chapter 7
Over the next few days, Ethel seemed to lose her sharp tongue. She often asked me to stay for a while, telling me stories of her younger days. One day, I came to her place as usual. When I let myself in, Ethel didn’t answer like she always did. With my internal alarm bells ringing, I pushed open her bedroom door and found her lying in bed, her face pale. I dialed the emergency line right away, and the paramedics arrived in no time. In the back of the ambulance, I gave Christine a call, and the latter told me she’d catch the next flight back. Once at the hospital, I sat outside the ICU, staring blankly through the glass at Ethel’s frail body, surrounded by tubes and monitors.The sharp click of high heels echoed down the hallway.Christine rushed in, a handbag slung over her shoulder, weary from her long flight. I watched Christine throw herself over Ethel’s bedside, breaking out in tears. A while later, Christine emerged and looked at me. “Thank you for caring for
Cutting Ties After the Last Dollar Chapter 6
The next day, I followed the address to an old residential building. I tapped lightly against a wrought-iron door. A grizzle-haired old lady opened the door, clutching a walking stick. She was skin and bones. She looked me up and down, her gaze icy and hard. “So you’re supposed to care for me?” “Hello there, I’m Meadow,” I greeted Ethel politely. Letting out a scoff, Ethel leaned on her walking stick, turned around, and walked inside. “You’re too young to understand about care. You’re probably here to slack off.” Without a word, I put down my bag and stayed close behind her. Tanya was right about Ethel’s quirky behavior. One minute, she’d say that the mashed potatoes were too lumpy. The next, she’d complain they’d turned out too thin.According to her, I took too much time mopping the floor. At that rate, I wouldn’t have time to rub her feet. When I helped her to the bathroom, I’d hold onto her so she wouldn’t fall, but apparently, my grip was too tight. I never
Cutting Ties After the Last Dollar Chapter 5
“We’re back, Meadow!“We got you a souvenir. Since you didn’t get to join us, I won’t make you pay for your share or this one.” With a gift box in hand, Cassie opened the door to my room. The room was empty. The ledger and money were placed right where no one could miss them. While mumbling to herself, Cassie pocketed the money into her purse. “At least you have some sense to pay up without me asking.” At six in the evening, Cassie had dinner ready, but no one came to the front door. “Isn’t Meadow home yet?” Ethan frowned. Cassie added a piece of fish to Millie's plate.“She’s probably busy with her lemonade cart. Give it a little more time.” Meanwhile, I was on a bus to college.The cabin was softly lit, and outside the window, the darkness rolled by in an endless blur. Every so often, the glow of a small town flashed past.Leaning against the window, I nibbled on a sandwich I’d picked up at the station.Across from me sat a young woman with glasses. She offered me
Cutting Ties After the Last Dollar Chapter 4
It was ten at night when I dragged my weary body to my room. Fishing out the tin box, I deposited the money I’d earned as usual. However, I opened the box to find only a few crumpled bills. The large notes were gone. With shaking hands, I counted the scattered change, which was just a little over four hundred bucks. That couldn’t be right. I had stashed the money safely. Just yesterday, it was just shy of a grand when I counted. Just as I was frantically tearing my room apart, my bedroom door creaked open.Millie said to me with a beaming face, “Meadow, I bought Mom a birthday present!” “A present? What kind of present? Where did you find the money?” My heart raced as the worst-case scenario came to mind. “I found some in this tin box. There was so much money in it!” Millie pointed at the box in my hand innocently. I snapped. It took nearly a month of labor to save the money, only for Millie to give it away as if it were hers to spend. “Millie, you’re eight now
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