Chapter 339:
Joey immediately shook her head.
“No, you’ve already paid half a year’s rent for this place, which has really helped me out. I can’t keep taking your money.
I smiled and placed the money into Joey’s hand.
“Don’t worry. I still have some compensation that Klein and Vivian gave me last time. It’s enough for me to get by for a while. Now that Betty and Hank are married, I won’t have to cover her living expenses anymore, so my financial pressure is a little lighter. You lost your job because of me, so you should take this money.”
Joey stayed silent for a few minutes before finally speaking.
“Just consider it a loan from you. I’ll pay you back when I have money.”
“If you have money in the future, you’ll have to pay me double!” I joked immediately.
“As long as I can make a fortune, I’ll even pay you back ten times. The real problem is, when will I become rich?” Joey sighed.
“Maybe you’ll marry a rich man in the future!” I teased.
“Forget it. I trust myself more. You found a rich husband, but…” Joey stopped abruptly and covered her mouth. Nervously, she said, “Bella, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean it. I wasn’t thinking when I spoke!”
“I understand,” I said with a smile.
“Come on, let’s not talk about that. Let’s finish these bottles of red wine today!”
I raised my glass and took a drink.
That night, we finished three bottles of red wine and eventually fell asleep.
When we woke up the next morning, one of us was on the bed, and the other on the sofa. I packed up my luggage and said goodbye to Joey.
As I was on my way to the train station, I suddenly thought of Lucas. I missed that sweet little angel so much. I decided I would visit him one last time.
I took a taxi to the villa in the suburbs, but after pressing the doorbell for a while, there was no answer.
I waited at the door for over an hour, but Gary never came back. Though I felt disappointed, I had already made up my mind to leave. Maybe Lucas wasn’t living here anymore.
Then, I remembered the time I went to Herbert’s house looking for him. Caroline had taken his hand and said they would live a very happy life with Lucas. I guessed that they must have moved into Herbert’s house. If Caroline could treat Lucas well, it would be a good environment for him. After all, Lucas needed a healthy family.
I hoped he would be happy in the future.
I turned to leave…
Time passed quickly, and Christmas soon arrived. The holiday was the busiest time of the year here. I was currently in a place called Wharton Mountain. It was a popular tourist destination.
Supported by the local government, Wharton Mountain had become a popular tourist destination. To attract more visitors, the area remained open even during holidays.
I had found a job at a travel agency. Since Wharton Mountain was a major tourist attraction, the scenery here was breathtaking, and the air was fresh. It was an ideal place for vacations. My job was relatively relaxing, except during festivals. On Christmas Day, the travel agency was incredibly busy, and as a business representative, I couldn’t take time off. After all, there were only six people in this small agency.
Usually, everyone got along well, and the boss was very kind. When things got hectic, we all pitched in to help each other. The people in Wharton Mountain were simple and sincere, far less complicated than the people in the large company I had worked for before. I liked my current situation, but the memories of the past still lingered…
Bella’s POV:
