Chapter 96: My Family's Choice

When my mom said that, my stomach sank. I knew the family needed money, but this was Arthur’s money. There was no way they could keep it. “Mom, please. I’ll work harder. I’ll send more home. But we can’t keep this. It’s not ours.” I took her hand, trying to stay calm and patient. I prayed she would understand. “I don’t care. The money’s already in my hands, so don’t even think about taking it back. And if the man who gave it to you is your boyfriend, then he gave it willingly. Why shouldn’t I keep it?” She yanked her hand out of mine and glared at me, her tone sharp and final. “Mom, you’ve got it wrong. He’s not my boyfriend. He’s just my boss.” God, how was I supposed to explain this? My mom thought Arthur was my boyfriend. If only she knew. In this world, plenty of women could dream about being his girlfriend, but me? Impossible. “If he’s not your boyfriend, then why would he give us fifteen thousand dollars out of nowhere? Or are you just afraid that if we find out you landed a rich