Chapter 778:
I took the check from his hand and looked down. I couldn’t help but sneer.
“Two hundred thousand dollars?”
“You can use it to cover the costs of the office building, and give some compensation to Joey and Amy. It should be enough,” Herbert said seriously.
At that moment, my self-esteem felt deeply hurt.
I wanted to start my own business, and he thought a check would be enough to stop me? Why should I listen to him?
With that, I stubbornly tossed the check onto Herbert’s clothes.
“Mr. Wharton, do you think that just because you give money to someone, they’ll do what you say?”
Herbert narrowed his eyes, clearly irritated.
With tears in my eyes, I sneered and said, “I’m afraid I’ll disappoint you. Take back your money. It won’t work on me.”
I turned around and walked upstairs. But as I reached the stairs, I stopped, turned around, and looked at Herbert, saying firmly,
“I will definitely start my own accounting firm, and I’ll achieve something great to show you!”
With that, I stormed upstairs, anger bubbling inside me. Sitting on the bed, the more I thought about it, the angrier I became. Tears began to fall. I thought he understood me, but today he humiliated me with money. He didn’t encourage me, support me, or even try to understand me.
He wasn’t being honest with me either.
Soon after, Herbert opened the door and entered.
I walked past him, carrying my change of clothes and daily necessities.
Just as I passed him, Herbert reached out and grabbed my arm.
“Where are you going?”
I took a deep breath and replied, “I don’t want to argue with you. I’m going to sleep in the second bedroom.”
With that, I moved to leave.
Herbert quickly tightened his grip on my arm and raised his voice.
“Do you think I want to argue with you? Bella, why can’t you understand? Do you know how stressed I am right now? I have so much work to handle every day. You just need to take care of this family. You don’t have to work or earn that little amount of money!”
My heart ached.
“Little amount of money? Humph. Where were you when Lucky and I were starving in the past? Wasn’t it this ‘little amount of money’ that kept us going? Yes, you can support us now, but what happens if one day you’re in a bad mood and decide to kick us out? Will we be left to starve on the street?”
In fact, my anger had a lot to do with my need for security. He hadn’t mentioned anything about marrying me again. What were we—were we lovers, or just a regular couple?
Herbert’s grip loosened, and he shook his head in disappointment.
“Is that really how you see me?”
I wiped away the tears on my cheeks, trying to appear strong.
“I have a lot to settle with Joey tomorrow. I don’t have time for this argument. Don’t worry, I’ll find time to be with the children. But you’ve been away recently. Shouldn’t you take some time to be with them?”
