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Chapter 27. Four long years later.
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Nothing has changed.
Sarah is still emotionally scarred. Living like rats in a basement. Feeling worthless,self esteem as low as one could go. But she had the love and support of her husband. He finally found a job. Its pays shittily but its a job at the end of the day. Sarah has now moved into a new company and based close to home. Her shitty life started to look up.
Until...........
Covid 19 first wave hit.
Being in the health care industry, their jobs were safe. They interest rate had dropped drastically. 7% was low. A rate to take advantage off.
" Lets apply for a homeloan" jacob suggested one day in June after work. Sarah sat at her laptop and applied.
Instantly a message popped up on her screen. 1 email received. They were pre approved for 1 million. Sarah jumped with joy. She hugged and kissed Jacob. For once his suggestion had a positive effect. For once they felt the universe was answering them positively. Her prayers we
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