Lahat ng Kabanata ng Mr. Neal, Mrs. Neal's Gone With The Money: Kabanata 1171 - Kabanata 1180

If Caroline had not called Suzie, she would have ignored them. However, Caroline did call her, and Suzie felt responsible for their safety. Nightclubs were chaotic places, and Caroline and her friends were good-looking with attractive figures. If they got too drunk, they could easily get into trouble.Moe was puzzled. "What's going on?"Suzie was equally confused. "Caroline asked me to pick her up."Suzie and Caroline had known each other for a long time and had a long-standing banter. Even though they often went out drinking and clubbing together, Caroline had never called her for help.Caroline waited for them in the private room. She did not know why she called Suzie, but she suddenly missed her. About ten minutes later, Suzie and Moe appeared. "You even brought Moe along. Aren't you afraid I'll steal him?" Caroline commented, resuming their usual banter. Suzie fired back, "Anyone who can be stolen isn't worth keeping. They're trash."Caroline chuckled, seemingly reminded

Moe felt even more puzzled. However, he did not say much and respected Suzie's decision. As for Caroline, as long as she did not cause any more trouble for Suzie, he would not bother with her.Once they returned home, Moe asked Suzie to freshen up first. He sat on the couch and took out his phone, noticing several missed calls and messages. There were three missed calls from Eddie and two from his mother, Meredith Downey. The messages were also from them.[Eddie: Moe, how could you be so disrespectful? You didn't even tell me about such an important matter.][Eddie: Didn't I ask you to return and go for the blind dates I arranged for you? You should follow your elder's wishes, you know?][Eddie: Who is that woman?]Seeing these messages, Moe remained unaffected. He exited the chat and opened another message thread from a different person.While Moe did not remember his childhood very clearly, he knew that one of the reasons Meredith left Eddie was his overbearing nature. Even t

"If you're really unsure, just flip a coin. When the coin is in the air, you'll know what your true feelings are," Suzie suggested.Moe glanced at her, and there was a hint of emotion in his otherwise cold gaze. Like many people, he wanted to share his happiness with his mother. However, he was unsure if it was worth it."If you're still unsure, then I will decide. Let's go." Suzie made the decision for him confidently and effortlessly.If Moe truly did not want to go, he would not be conflicted. Since he was, it meant he had an inner desire to go. "I don't really know her," Moe admitted. He had no idea what to expect and what might happen during the dinner."That's not important. Setting aside all those complicated thoughts, you actually want to go. It's just a dinner, not a life-changing event." Suzie understood him well and showed genuine concern. "Really?" Moe was still uncertain."Yes," Suzie affirmed.With this decision made, Moe did not immediately respond to Meredith.

Before they came, Moe had told Suzie that if Meredith asked these questions, she should give a simple answer. He did not want Meredith to know too much about their relationship as he was worried that she might meddle like Eddie or say something else."I see. That's good," Meredith replied, having a rather mild and plain demeanor."We'll leave after the meal is over. Is there anything else you'd like to talk about?" Moe said.Over the years, they mostly communicated through chats and phone calls due to living in different cities and rarely met in person. Hence, Moe really felt uncomfortable."Moe, could you stay a day or two longer and talk to me about your life over these years?" Meredith asked after much consideration.Moe hesitated, and Suzie was taken aback. Both noticed Meredith addressing Moe directly and understood that she did not particularly like Suzie."We have some things to attend to back home, so we won't stay longer," Moe declined. He continued, "As for my past, the

"Moe…" Meredith stood up and blocked his way, somewhat emotional. Moe asked coldly, "Is there anything else?""I'm your mom; I wouldn't harm you. Suzie's family runs a company, and she's from a wealthy background. If you're with her, you'll be under their thumb in every aspect." Meredith's words carried a heavy weight."Do you know her family?" Moe countered with a simple question."I don't know them personally, but she appears to be a pampered girl. If you're with her, you won't be happy," Meredith continued, adding, "If you really want to get married, I can introduce you to someone."With that simple statement, Moe finally understood the purpose of this dinner."Benedict has a niece. She's pretty and skilled in housework. She can cook, has a good temperament, and can endure hardship..." Meredith spoke earnestly. "That's enough!" Moe's patience had run out.Meredith trembled as if she had not expected Moe to react so harshly, and her eyes reddened. "Moe...""Do you actual