Chapter 1968

"So, now that your mother's paralyzed, you're the breadwinner of the house but all the money you make goes to your father?"

"Yes."

Ellen took a deep breath, her eyes as she mustered up the courage to say, "I'm sure you didn't expect that, right? You must be thinking that I'm a complete joke. Well, go ahead. Laugh all you want."

Wilbur shook his head. "No. I feel awful that you had to go through all of that. Dashan people do not like mocking others. Besides, I told you I would help you."

Ellen barked out a laugh, tears welling up in her eyes. She had been ready for Wilbur to laugh at her and even abandon her, leaving her to leave the cafe awkwardly on her own. Yet not only did Wilbur not laugh at her, but he even comforted her, which had warmed her heart.

After the cafe, Ellen brought Wilbur to the theme park at his suggestion. The two of them had a fun afternoon together until Ellen's father called her screaming. Ellen's smile froze on her face, and she turned to Wilbur. "I t