Chapter 78


    Chapter 78


    Valerie held back her frustration and reminded Ruth, “Mom, we can’t afford that much money”


    “Can’t afford it? I checked the housing prices in your area- it’s like 280 dors per square foot. Even


    if the mortgage ain’t paid off yet, the down payment alone must’ve been like sixty to eighty


    thousand dors. If he’s really broke, just sell the damn house, Ruth blurted out


    Valerie’s anger surged as Ruth brought up selling the house again. “If we sell the house, where are


    we supposed to live! Out on the streets?”


    Ruth snapped, “I don’t care where you live. You chose to marry that broke loser, so being homeless


    is on you. If you’d listened to me and married that guy from the next vige, sure, he’s got a kid, but


    at least their family has a big house. You’re just blind and stupid”


    Valerie couldn’t believe her mother still harbored schemes to pawn her off to some vige guy, even


    at this point. Her voice turned icy. “Moon, quit your pipe dream. If you keep pushing. I quit my job,


    get a divorce, and move back home. Then I will be known as the knocked–up and divorced


    woman. That shame will be all on you and Dad”


    There was a minute of silence before Ruth exploded. “You ungrateful bratt Are you trying to kill your


    father and mer


    Valerie calmly ended the call, knowing her mom’s bark was worse than her bite, Once she hinted at


    quitting her job, her mom would back off a bit. That was because Ruth cared more about the money


    than anything else, especially since she’d been taking nearly half of Valerie’s ie for years.


    Valerie was relieved she hadn’t shared Matthew’spany details with Ashley. Otherwise, her


    mom might have caused a scene there directly. Despite their domestic troubles, she couldn’t avoidN?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights.


    her mom’s influence. However, she was determined not to involve Matthew in the mess. After all,


    they were in a marriage of convenience, and he was a good man.


    Despite the morning call dampening her spirits, Valerie siceled herself, patted her cheeks to wake


    up, and zoomed off to thepany on her scooter. With her new job at Noria Group starting next


    week, she needed to tie up loose ends at Arcton Cars this werk


    As Valerie had time to spare that day, she drove cautiously for safety. While waiting at a traffic light


    intersection, she suddenly heard someone calling out. “Hey there, girl, wait up”


    Valerie wasn’t sure if the call was for her, so she hesitated, looking back to see a granny with a


    floral purse and a velvet dress, hustling over with a huff


    Valerie recognized her – it was the same elderly woman she’d rescued from the pedestrian


    crossing earlier that morning


    Concerned for her safety. Valerie maneuvered her scooter over and offered a hand to steady her.


    “Granny, it’s you. Take a moment to catch your breath, no need to rush


    The olddy took a couple of breaths, then tightly gripped Valerie’s hand, as if fearing she might


    vanish. Then, she grinned. “Miss, I’ve beening out here bright and early these past couple of


    days, waiting to run into you again.”


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