Chapter 4

This event greatly impacted me.

Ever since then, I grew even more withdrawn, talking even less than before.

Lawrence, worried I might be stuck in despair, invited me over to his place. That was when I found out his son had gotten married.

Previously, Lawrence's daughter-in-law had demanded a dowry of 180 thousand, plus a new house.

Lawrence's son wasn't exactly promising. With how carefree and aimless his son was, Lawrence relied solely on his gas delivery job, earning only a few thousand a month.

When I heard about it, I had wanted to lend him some money. However, Lawrence firmly refused, saying he would rather not have this daughter-in-law.

I hadn't expected him to give in in the end.

I asked Lawrence, "Did you agree to her initial terms?"

The look in Lawrence's eyes changed slightly. He muttered, "No, let's not talk about it, Winston. Try some of my braised beef."

Seeing he didn't want to discuss it, I, as someone who knew when to stop asking, dropped the subject.

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