Chapter 237

A serious look filled Chester's eyes as he gazed at Angelina. "I used to have friends backing my software development. But now, I'm going to secure the investment myself," he said. "It's okay. We don't have to rush anything. If money's tight, we'll just spend less. We'll get through this," Angelina said, holding him close. She took a deep breath and added, "Ches, as long as we're together, we can get through anything." As she spoke, his large hand pressed firmly against her back. She started to look up, but Chester pulled her closer, his grip steady. "Don't move," he murmured, his voice hoarse. Angelina couldn't tell if he was crying, but when he finally pulled away, his eyes were red-rimmed. Whether it was from exhaustion or something else, she couldn't be sure. She leaned in, brushing her nose lightly against his. "Ches," she whispered, her voice carrying a tenderness it never had before. Chester froze. She rarely called him this way. "Ches, it's okay," she said softly. "W