Chapter 4
The first time both families sat down together was to discuss the wedding.
Before my parents could say a word, Cindy started lamenting about how hard life was for their family.
he went on and on about how poor they were and how I’d have to deal with their difficult situation, but they promised to treat me well,
My brother couldn’t hold back and interrupted her. “So, what’s your plan?”
That’s when Samuel chimed in, “The bride price will be $11,100, a symbolic amount. meaning ‘one in a million‘…
I remember my dad and brother’s faces turning pale.
They exchanged a look and then asked me, “What do you think?”
Honestly, I didn’t care about these things.
I believed love was what mattered, so we agreed.
After dinner, Samuel drove my parents home.
When he returned, his face didn’t look too good.
Ethan asked him what had happened.
Samuel only said, “That place is so remote, how can anyone live there? Ugh!”
Thinking back, I realize that from that moment on, they had been probing about my parents‘ living conditions.
When they found out I wasn’t denying it, they started making comments about how poor my family was and how bad my background was, sometimes with pity, other times with a sense of superiority.
I had grown up in privilege, so I didn’t even notice their snide remarks.
Chapter 4
Or maybe it was because Ethan’s rising status made them think it was all due to his talent.
To them, an excellent son with a poor wife just didn’t seem like a good match.
Now that I think about it, everything makes sense.
The reason they didn’t want us to buy a car wasn’t just because I didn’t deserve such a “nice” thing.
J
rey were also afraid I’d use the car to help my “poor” family.
How hilarious.
As I took another bite of grilled lamb skewers, my phone started buzzing non–stop.
I opened it. Boom! I was getting angry.
A flood of messages filled the family group chat.
Cindy had been sending voice messages, complaining about me to the whole extended family, while my aunts and uncles chimed in, fanning the flames.
Cindy: “Everyone, I just can’t take it anymore. I have to tell you what’s been going on, and I need you all to help me make sense of it.”
May: “What’s wrong, Cindy? Tell us what happened, we’re all here for you!”
Linda: “Yes, we’re here to support you, just tell us what’s bothering you!”
Cindy: “It’s about Yvonne… She wants to buy a car, but how can we afford that after just paying for their wedding? We’re still drowning in debt! Where are we supposed to get the money for her car?”
Cindy: “Now she’s upset, and I don’t even know where she’s gone!”
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