Chapter 144


    Patricia was beautiful. In fact, she was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen. The sight of


    her alone cleansed his soul and made it still.


    It was already eleven when the fireworks were done, and the kids were already woozy. Patricia


    took them into the room and put them to bed. Isaac was sitting outside, holding a cigarette


    between his fingers. The mountain was silent, save for the asionalughters from the hot


    springs on the mountain across from them.


    Liam stayed with him. He was staring into the night sky.


    Isaac suddenly asked, “Liam, whiches first? Love, or family?” He wanted to marry her, even if


    she did have children of her own. He did not mind, but his grandfather could pass away at any


    moment. He could never go against his grandfather’s wishes, so he was in a dilemma. He wanted


    to make her happy, but he could not marry her for now.


    Liam thought this was a tough question to answer. He said, “Family, I think.” You can change your


    partners, but you can’t change your family. Blood is blood no matter what.


    Isaac took a drag of his cigarette and said nothing.


    Liam looked at him. He could feel that his boss was upset, but he had no idea what Isaac had in


    mind, so he did not ask.


    ……


    …


    They came back to town the next day, and the SUV stopped at Snowke Lane. Liam opened the


    door for them. Scott got out first, then he helped Sylvie out. Sten was thest of the kids to get


    out of the car, then Patricia followed him.


    Isaac was in the second row’s window seat. He rolled the window down, revealing his beautiful


    profile.


    Patricia said, “Thanks for the trip, Mr. Arnold.”


    The kids said, “Thank you, Mr. Arnold!”


    Isaac looked at them. He said calmly, “You’re wee. I’d be happy enough if you work harder for


    me, Miss Aniston.”


    He means the sweater. Patricia nodded. “I understand, sir. Goodbye.”


    The SUV drove off. The kids went into the house, but when Patricia tried to go inside, Gus came to


    her.


    “Are you gonna pay us back soon, Tricia? It’s been a couple of weeks. My boss wants the money


    soon.”


    Patricia apologized, “Sorry, Gus. I’ll see if she has sold her house. We’ll give you the money if she


    has.”


    Gus looked a little upset. “Tricia, the interest is gonna pile up if you don’t pay us back on time.”


    Patricia knew that too. “We’ll give you the money before the week is out.”


    Gus heaved a sigh of relief. “I’ll tell my boss you said so. Don’t forget about that.”


    Patricia thanked him profusely, “Thank you, Gus.”


    She went back home and texted Darcie, ‘Have you sold your house, Darcie? They want the money


    ASAP. We’ll have to pay it all back by the weekend.’


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    Darcie did not text back. She’s probably sleeping. I shouldn’t disturb her. She changed into new


    clothes. Patricia wore a ck suit, short skirt, fis stockings, and ck boots. She stood in front


    of the mirror and looked at herself. Wow, I look younger than I am.


    Scott came into her room. “Don’t forget that ss starts today, Mommy.”


    Patricia slung her bag over her shoulder and went to her son. “And I’m going right now. I won’t let


    you down.”