Chapter 175

After the last autumn rain, the weather grew colder and colder. Gabriella changed into a heavy woolen skirt and gave her father a few sets of cotton clothes to prepare for the winter cold. Gabriella did not know how, but her father was released from prison on probation. As an ex-convict, it had been hard for the former governor to find a proper job. “Dad, take this for your living expenses this month.” The former governor shook his head and refused his daughter’s money. “Use it for yourself.” “I have a job now, Dad. Just take it.” He was adamant and still refused. “I have my own money.” “Where did you get the money?” Gabriella asked, confused. As far as she knew, the former governor had no job. “Don't worry about me. Am I a kid?” he said while shaking his head. He couldn’t believe his daughter was acting like his guardian now. Gabriella decided not to elongate the discussion. She picked up her bag and went to work. When she stepped out of her father’s apartment building, she saw a blac