Kneeling for a Second Chance Novel

---- Chapter 423 "Thomas, do you even have a heart? You helped take care of Riri. How dare you ask for three million dollars from her? What do you take her for?" Margaret clutched her chest, finding it hard to breathe. She looked at the two before her in deep disappointment. Jennifer had her hands behind her back as she strolled lazily around the living room before heading into the kitchen. "I have to say, Mom, your life sure looks good now. All your furniture and appliances are big-name brands. This range hood must've been expensive, right?

It makes no sound at all." "These were all provided by Riri. Did you forget what illness I have?" Margaret snapped. Valeria had worried that kitchen fumes would be too harsh on Margaret's lungs, so she had replaced Margaret's range hood with this model. Margaret had always been very dissatisfied with Jennifer. However , Thomas had been head over heels for Jennifer and insisted on marrying her. Margaret shook her head, pressing her chest as she tried to calm herself. She looked at Thomas, saying, "Thomas, I don't have any money.

My illness has drained me of my money over the past ---- few years. I only have a bit of pension every month. I'll definitely help if there's anything urgent with your family, but borrowing from Riri is out of the question!" "Mom, I heard from Grace that Jane got married. I heard that Jane's husband is the CEO of a powerful listed group. Is that true?" Thomas hadn't expected Margaret, who normally doted on him, to object so strongly. "You met Grace?" Margaret asked. "Riri did get married.

As for what her husband is like, that has nothing to do with you." No matter what Thomas and Jennifer said, Margaret didn't compromise . In the end, she drew 50 thousand dollars from her pension savings. "This is all I have. Take it or leave it." She was already in her later years, and her illness meant she wouldn't hold out for much longer. She looked at Thomas with a gaze that was filled with disappointment. When Jennifer saw that Margaret wasn't going to agree, she softened her tone. "Mom, I'll be honest with you. Ivy and Isaac are about to make big money this time.

Ivy is at Grant Group now. You know Grant Group from Slate City, right?" Jennifer continued, "It's a huge company. She's about to get promoted. When it comes to your retirement funds, just rely on Thomas. We're all family." "Grant..." Margaret froze for a moment, but she quickly continued , "I'm naturally happy that Ivy's doing well in her ---- career. But I absolutely won't ask Riri for money." By the time Valeria got to Margaret's home, Thomas and Jennifer had already left. Margaret was in the bedroom. Valeria pushed open the door and walked in. "Granny, are you okay?" "I'm fine.

What brings you back so suddenly?" Margaret sat up, putting on a coat. She smiled as she took Valeria's hand." Silly girl, your hands are so cold." "Granny, let's spend the holidays in Slate City this year." Valeria didn't mention Thomas or Jennifer , and neither did Margaret bring them up. She hugged Margaret. "We'll go back together." "Alright." Just like when Valeria was little, Margaret stroked her hair. Winter break for elementary school came a little earlier. As soon as Selena's break started, Valeria packed their things. Together with Margaret , the whole family returned to Slate City.

---- On Red Crescent Road to the south of the city, where every inch of land was worth its weight in gold, the iron gates slowly opened. After a landscaped garden lay the house Sebastian had prepared. It was the very home of Valeria's childhood. In the courtyard stood a large tree, bare in winter, dusted with a light frost. Margaret's eyes turned red instantly. Everything was exactly as she remembered. Valeria said, "Granny, you should stay here from now on. Sebastian, Selena, and I will come visit often." "Okay." Looking at the familiar layout inside, Margaret glanced at the empty wall.

After a moment's thought, she pulled out a family portrait of herself with Valeria, Sebastian, and Selena. Sebastian had helped Valeria hang it on the wall. Pork Chop sniffed around curiously, quickly adapting to what would now be its new home. The beige Pomeranian flopped down by Margaret's feet. With Margaret settled in, they stayed there together for the night