39 - Jack

"What? You are thinking of signing the contract?" As I was eating breakfast, my mother just made a comment that made me almost choke on the coffee I was drinking.

"Yes. Aki, that location is actually rather nice. In addition, it is close to where you work. Don't you want that?" mom asked me.

I cleared my throat and put the cup of coffee back on the table. As I worked hard to keep my composure, I calmly and unemotionally responded to my mother's question with "No."

According to her, Ryan discovered a desirable location with vacant lots close to where I do my job. He noted that the land could also be developed for residential and commercial purposes, which would be beneficial for mom in the event that she ever had a plan to relocate for a new house and her flower shop business. In addition, there were a few academies in the neighborhood of the aforementioned lot, which were ideal for children like Amy. It turned out to be a sound recommendation. Except that it was Ryan who said it.

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