Chapter 237 John's Urgency

Mia served breakfast, and Judy poured a glass of milk for John: "You've never eaten at my house before, this is the first time."

"Is Lewis not here?" John looked around.

"He's on a business trip," Judy said. "The company is busy, and he can't watch over me every day. What happened with you? Is it about Susan?"

"No." John said, "It's about the house. I've been thinking, I should return the house to you. I don't really need it."

"What's going on?" Judy was puzzled. "Didn't you say Zoey needs to study, and that house is perfect? Plus, with your large family, you need a place to live. I've given it to you, so just live in it. Why are you giving it back? Have your parents gone back to the countryside?"

John found it hard to talk about it. He felt ashamed to tell Judy about the dirty laundry at home.

John lied, "Yes, they are going back to the countryside. I don't need the house, and it's worth over ten million. Judy, this gift is really too precious. I won't feel at ease accepting this hou