Chapter 38

Natalie's heart suddenly tightened, and her face became paler. Her explanation had not worked.

Instead, it only made the man angrier.

Then, she made up her mind to admit her mistake.

With her head lowered, she said, "Josh, it's all my fault. I was wrong."

After hesitating for a moment, she choked up and continued, "I was afraid that you'd worry, so I didn't tell you the reason I went abroad back then.

"Actually, my family went bankrupt, so we had no choice but to go overseas."

Joshua's brows remained tightly furrowed.

"My mom and I spent these three years abroad with no money and home. My mom even fell ill due to excessive worry.

"I had to do part-time jobs to earn extra cash. That little money was barely enough for our daily expenses and to treat my mom's illness…"

Natalie's tears continued to fall as she spoke, recalling the agonizing times overseas.

"The medical expenses for my mom's treatment were too high.

"I wished I could split every penny in half to spend because