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.
Uncle Noah frowned deeply and stayed silent for a long while. I need to talk to my mom about this. With that, he took his phone and went out onto the balcony. Mom, is this what they call a mama's boy in those TV dramas?
Keep watching that nonsense, and I'll take your tablet away when we get home. Weren't you always asking for a dad? Now I found you one and you're still being picky? Hmm, not just anyone can be my dad.
Mom is beautiful and capable. Of course I want the best man for you. Mom tapped my forehead, but the corners of her lips lifted. I didn't raise you for nothing.
Just then, the balcony door opened. Uncle Noah walked back in with his phone in his hand, looking even more serious than before. Mom looked up at Well? Uncle Noah took a deep breath. Elena, my mom said $700,000 is a lot.
My heart sank. Was Uncle Noah still afraid that Mom would drag him down? Mom remained I understand. $700,000 is too much for you. No. The debt will be hard to pay off, but it still has to be paid. Uncle Noah looked serious.
How can we live peacefully if we leave it hanging over us? Mom suddenly looked up. What are you saying? My mom said we should put all the money we have towards it first and she'll cover the
rest. Let's clear the debt, then we can figure out the rest of our lives one step at a I blinked, finally realizing what was going on. Uncle Noah had gone to ask his mom to help him pay off the debt.
I immediately tugged on mom's sleeve and whispered, Mom, dad went to grandpa to get money for you. Mom quickly covered my mouth.