Chapter 4

Grief, shame, helplessness, pain ......

The variety of emotions almost brought me to tears.

Seeing my worried and anxious sister outside the door, I secretly clenched my fists, my red lips wriggled, but I didn't know how to refuse.

You can't afford to pay me back now that you're working several jobs a day and paying off your debts, giving your sister medical care, and putting her through school.

How does he know

Noticing my probing gaze, he averted his eyes slightly, You don't have to be surprised that Miss Dickens family is in a position where no one knows what's going on right now.

While you're still young and while I still have patience, you'd better hurry up and say yes, or else ......

Luke Miller is not the only one who wants to fall on his sword in my current situation.

How long

Surprise flashed under his eyes and he quickly regained his composure, asking hoarsely, How long did you say

I don't know the price of such things.

I was weak and asked tentatively, Six months, okay

He frowned, seemingly displeased.

I was busy changing my tune, A year would be fine.

Okay, six months.

If I'd known he'd say yes so easily, I'd have just said a month.

But start now.

I bit my lip and nodded, But the necklace is for me.

He stared at me, the corners of his mouth slowly curving down, Not bad.

Huh

You can have the necklace, and you can pick any of the things here as a gift for you and me.

I thought I heard wrong.

Three-minute limit.

I couldn't think twice and quickly chose a pink necklace for my sister.

My sister was so happy to see the necklace that she hugged me and exclaimed, Sister, I thought I would never receive a diamond gift for my birthday again.

Learning that it was my sister's birthday, Luke Miller sent for a cake and took my sister and me to the house downtown.

House in the busiest location with two units in one staircase.

My sister was placed on the west side and I followed Luke Miller into the opposite side.

He took off his jacket and changed his shoes, Go ahead and take a shower.