Chapter 145

Samuel stood there, his eyes glistening. He was overwhelmed with gratitude as he watched everything unfold. Wesley suddenly shot up from his seat, his voice stumbling with disbelief. "Jack… you really lent him all your money? That's why you had nothing left for yourself?" Samuel's face fell. "Jack, you—wait. Were you out of money?" Jack quickly shook his head, brushing it off. "Come on. Don't be dramatic. It's not like I was starving." He nudged Wesley lightly, signaling him to drop it. Wesley caught the hint and shut his mouth, but the look in his eyes made it clear. His respect for Jack had just hit a whole new level. Phoebe and Feena had been watching the entire scene. They weren't stupid. They could put the pieces together. Their expressions shifted when it all clicked. It was like reality had just slapped them in the face. Jack hadn't lied. He had really given all his money away. And from the way Samuel and his mother had reacted, it was obvious that Jack had