A single mother pretends to be broke so she can find a good-hearted father figure for her daughter, testing suitors by hiding her true circumstances. Most men walk away once they think she has nothing—but a humble deliveryman stays, and their unlikely bond grows into something real.
It's okay, Lily. Even if you don't have a dad, you still have mom. I leaned against her. But I'm so sad. Alright, we lost fair and square. Don't cry.
Mom was about to carry me away when a confused voice came from behind us. Elena. Lily. What are you two doing here? I turned around and saw Uncle Noah standing at the end of the hallway in delivery He wasn't dressed as well as the other men. His clothes were even more worn than mine.
Even with his glasses and messy clothes, he had a quiet, bookish charm. My eyes lit up. Uncle Noah, you weren't home! I do deliveries on the side. Just got back.
You two have been waiting long? After greeting me, he turned to Mom. Elena, you came this late. Did something happen? I grabbed the edge of his shirt and tried my best to look pitiful.
Mom's company went bankrupt and we were kicked out. Uncle Noah, can you take us in? Uncle Noah looked surprised and turned to Mom. Elena, is what Lily said true?
Morelli Hardings really did go under, and we lost the house. Lily and I have nowhere to go. Didn't you say you loved me, and wanted to marry me? If you don't mind that I'm broke, and you'll take us both in, I'll marry you right now.
You went bankrupt? Uncle Noah looked so shocked that he took two steps back. Uncle? Before I could finish, he turned and ran downstairs.
I stared at Mom in confusion. Mom, I think we scared Uncle Noah away. Am I really that scary? We waited for a long time, but Uncle Noah still didn't come back.
Mom's expression slowly darkened as she gently ran her fingers through my hair.