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Chapter 20: Welcoming A Houston
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2020-06-09 16:14:50"Something didn't go well," he sparingly responded which had me confused.
"I see." I nodded. "Mom told me that you regretted letting her take the credit card. Why?" I curiously asked.
"What is it to you in finding this out?" I couldn't see his eyes but I was sure he was glaring at me.
"Maybe because I'm just too concerned about Jones' wealth after all." I scoffed, trying to get him to spill it out though I was anxious. What if Mom had lost millions of dollars?
"Don't be silly, Araulla." He chuckled, shaking his head. "I didn't let her take the credit card because she spent too much money on pointless stuff. Like getting drunk with a guy and partying. I beat up Greg, her boyfriend, because he almost raped Mom."
"That's why." I nodded, my tone sounded sarcastic as if I didn't believe what he said. Because if it was the truth, he wouldn't have a hard time spilling it.
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