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Chapter 20

Author: Kemi Da-Silva
last update Last Updated: 2023-06-03 00:20:07

After the sales of Clifton's mini mansion, he found himself with a substantial sum of money and more time to focus on his personal life, he turned his attention to his relationship with Laura, with hopes of bringing it to the next level,

Meanwhile, Hannah, his ex girlfriend struggled to come to terms with the new reality of having to leave the Clifton's beautiful abode,

but Clifton gave her substantial amount of money to move on with her life,

She begged the new owner of the house to allow her to stay in the house at the back of the mansion as its caretaker,

Hannah knew that while she had paid one year's worth of rent, it would eventually expire, and she would eventually be kicked out of her home.

She desired to reside in a place where she doesn't have to worry about rent until she secures a good job.

As Hannah pleaded with the new house owner, she couldn't help but reminisce about the priceless moments she shared with Clifton and Laura.

She remembered how Clifton woul
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