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My Dad's Savings, Her Dad's Windfall Chapter 8
"Chase, I'm sorry. I really am," Sean said.Before I could react, he dropped to his knees in front of me. "Please forgive me. If you don't, Shannon won't pay for my dad's treatment. He's really in danger now."His voice was raw from crying. The old me would've softened. I would've helped them no matter what they'd done to me. But Dad had died because of them. I wasn't that forgiving anymore.I stood there without the slightest hint of sympathy. "From what I know, you knew my dad desperately needed that money. That's why you made sure to spend every cent of the retirement fund, didn't you?"Sean looked away, and I caught his gaze.The hatred I'd buried for so long finally came rushing back.He grabbed the hem of my pants and looked up at me with tear-filled eyes. "I've realized what I did was wrong now. I'm apologizing to you sincerely. Please forgive me! Shannon said if you don't forgive me, she won't give us the money for my dad's treatment. I won't be able to go on if he dies
My Dad's Savings, Her Dad's Windfall Chapter 7
By the time I arrived at my new company overseas, everything had already been arranged. The pay was three times what I'd been making before. It reminded me of all the money I'd once saved by denying myself things. I'd wanted to give Dad a better life, but he was gone now.While I was organizing some documents, my phone buzzed. Every cent of the million-dollar retirement fund had been returned. There were another two million on top of that.The transfer note read, "I'll repay everything I owe you twice over. Please come back."I knew Shannon was the one who sent it. She'd never used the word "please" with me before. Maybe she had learned that Dad had died. Maybe she had found out that I was framed. Either way, it didn't matter anymore.I locked my phone and went back to work.That evening, my former boss called me. "Your wife came by the office today asking where you were. I kept it confidential as you requested, but it's only a matter of time before she finds you. She looked lik
My Dad's Savings, Her Dad's Windfall Chapter 6
"Chase's dad passed away?" Shannon asked.The doctor looked at her in confusion. "Didn't your husband tell you? He said he was going to the bank to withdraw money from his dad's retirement fund, but he never came back. That delayed his dad's treatment."Shannon staggered backward until she hit the elevator wall.I hadn't been lying. I wasn't arguing over the retirement fund beneficiary for no reason, either. I was trying to save my dad."No… How did things end up like this?"She slowly slid down the elevator wall and buried her face in her knees as her shoulders shook.All she could think of was my dad. He was an honest, unassuming man who had never asked for a penny more than necessary, nor had he ever imposed on our lives."I'm so sorry…"Now that he was gone, he would never hear her apology.When she finally made her way back to the hospital room, she heard Sean and James talking inside."Dad, you've still got it. All you had to do was complain about a little chest pain, a
My Dad's Savings, Her Dad's Windfall Chapter 5
The takeout container hit the floor, sending stew splashing everywhere. Sean jumped back in fright.The next second, Shannon grabbed him by the shoulders. Her eyes were wide. "What did you just say? What happened to Chase's dad?"Sean froze before catching himself and quickly changing his tune. "Oh, I was just joking. I haven't seen Chase's dad in days, so I guess I went too far…"Shannon sighed, but her frown didn't ease. "That's not something you joke about. Think before you speak next time."With that, she called housekeeping to clean up the room while repeatedly checking the messages she had sent me.However, none of her messages were answered."Shannon," James began. "I'm feeling much better now. When are we going on that trip around the world? I need to start picking out some clothes. You two can share a room when we book the hotels. I won't get in the way.""Dad…" Sean shot James an embarrassed look. The tips of his ears turned bright red.Neither of them noticed the g
My Dad's Savings, Her Dad's Windfall Chapter 4
My mind went blank for a second.The next moment, the bank called."Mr. Jackman, we're contacting you regarding the 500-thousand-dollar mortgage Mrs. Jackman has taken out on the property. Please arrange repayment at your earliest convenience."A crushing sense of disbelief washed over me. My vision went dark.By the time I stumbled back to Dad's house, Shannon was already there with a group of staff conducting an inspection."What are you doing?" My voice came out hoarse.She glanced at me, calm as ever. "Your little prank last night caused Mr. Gardner Senior to have a heart attack. He's now waiting for a stent surgery. You've made a mistake, so you have to take responsibility for it."I forced myself to steady my trembling voice. I was close to breaking down."This is the only thing Dad left me. You know that…"Shannon paused, then looked around the house. "Where is he? I'd like to know how he raised his son."I scoffed. My eyes were red. "He's… dead."Shannon's head snapp
My Dad's Savings, Her Dad's Windfall Chapter 3
My flight for the overseas assignment was scheduled for two days later. In a rare act of generosity, my boss paid me three months' worth of salary in advance.I used the money to build Dad the finest headstone I could afford. He had lived his whole life frugally and worked himself to the bone. He deserved a beautiful place to rest in death.When I got home, I started packing.There wasn't much in the house that actually belonged to me anymore. Sean and James had gradually taken over almost every corner.Once I'd packed Dad's belongings, it was as if we'd never lived there at all.A moment later, Shannon walked in. A child followed her into the room.I kept folding my clothes and placing them in my suitcase one by one.Leaning against the doorframe, she frowned at me."What are you doing? Are you going back to your hometown like your dad?" she asked. "You've had a sour face ever since Mr. Gardner Senior moved in, and now you're pulling this stunt? Do you have any idea how that m
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