Chapter 139

It was already a relief that those old friends of Meredith's did not add insult to her wounds, it was impossible to expect those friends of hers to be willing to lend her money.

"Edith darling, did you do anything out of line?" Alayna could not help but ask.

Meredith knew what her mother was trying to say. With tears in her eyes, she said, "Mom, what are you thinking? Even if I did think of doing it, do you really think that man would want me?"

"I don't want you to talk about yourself like that. No matter how you end up, you’re still the best in my eyes."

"Thank you, Mom." Meredith explained, "Do you know who Liam is? The son from the Sheldon Group."

"Yeah, I do. Why?"

"He was the one who lent me the money, so you don't have to worry where the money comes from."

"But are you guys close?"

"Not really, but we are now." Meredith was worried that her mother would misunderstand and quickly added, "But we're just friends."

Alayna nodded. She then looked at Meredith and added, "But d