Authorâs POV The fact that Sarah was ignoring Derrick Annoyed the hell out of him. He could not believe she had just walked away after kicking his family out.
âYouâre such a snob Derrick shouted, still standing at the gate. Then he want back inside because the debt collectors were still there.
âYou have until tomorrow to vacate this house! Understand?â barked one of the biggest, scariest debt collectors.
âSir, itâs really cruel to give us just one day. We have a lot of stuff!â Kendall protested, glaring slightly.
âYour boss is heartless!â she added.
âEnough! Not another word or Iâll kick you all out right now!â another debt collector barked.
The debt collectors were furious with Kendallâs attitude. Meanwhile, Carrie was annoyed seeing Kendall dare to speak up after Sarah left.
âWatch out! This house better be empty by tomorrow!â the debt collector said firmly.
Carrie and the debt collectors left them.
âOh, Derrick! What are we going to do? Where are we going to stay? Waaa! Everythingâs gone! Iâm poor now. This is all because of Sarah!â Ruth was turning hysterical, which was a spectacle for the neighbors.
âI canât believe Sarah is rich now. Her car is so nice.â
âBut how could she kick out her own family?â
*Just because sheâs rich, she thinks she can do whatever she wants!â
âMaybe itâs because Ruthâs family treated her badly before.â
The neighborsâ gossip echoed. They kept talking about Sarah and Ruthâs family. They didnât care about Ruth who was sobbing, lamenting her fall into because of her children.
*Ruth, how about rent a place in my building? Itâs just next door.â Suddenly, a neighbor called Mary approached Ruth.
âIs there a vacancy?â Derrick, who was confused, eagerly asked Mary.
âYes, Derrick. There happen to be two vacant units,â Mary responded enthusiastically.
âBut we donât have any money at all,â Ruth said softly.
Derrick was also confused. Since getting close to Kendall, he had no savings left, as she always wanted something from him. Although it wasnât branded stuff, Kendall was very wasteful. She even bought items that were completely unnecessary.
âKendall, do you have any money?â Derrick whispered.
âWhat? You want to pay rent with my money? Hah. No way,â Kendall said, turning away.
âMary, Iâll pay for one unit for myself.â Kendall approached Mary and immediately paid the rent for herself.
âMom, for now, letâs stay at Lorraineâs place. How about it, Lorraine? You have to take responsibility anyway,â Derrick said, annoyed seeing Lorraine, who had been silent.
âMy house is small, Derrick. Itâs just two rooms,â Lorraine said with a frown. She had already dressed up and was prepared to leave for work.
Derrick felt his head was going to explode. Kendall and Lorraine didnât want to help at all. Where could he find help? He needed to go to the office soon.
He was forced to contact the HR manager to ask for leave today. Meanwhile, Lorraine rushed to the office, fearing she would be late.
âMary, can I pay after I get my salary?â Derrick tried to negotiate.
Mary seemed to think for a moment.
âOkay. But on the condition, the price is double. How about that?â
Derrick was shocked to hear Maryâs terms. He sighed in annoyance. But what could he do? He and his mother needed a place to stay.
âAlright then. I need it anyway. What choice do I have?â he replied, annoyed.
Mary smiled with satisfaction.
âDerrick, hurry and move my stuff to my rental room!â shouted Kendall.
âDerrick, pack my stuff in the bedroom into boxes. Itâll be easier to move.â Ruth also didnât want to be left behind, yelling at her son every moment.
*Mom, come on. Let Derrick handle my stuff first. I need to rest. Did you forget? Iâm pregnant with your grandchild,â Kendall snapped.
Ruth could only sigh after hearing what Kendall had said.
Enough already! Youâre giving me a headache. I swear Iâll make Sarah suffer again. I wonât stand being treated like this! She better watch out!â
Derrick was furious. He never expected to live in such hardship. Now he relied only on his salary from Sarahâs company. Hopefully, he wouldnât get fired. Meanwhile, Lorraine was called up by the HR manager at the office.
âStarting today, your duty area only involves cleaning the toilets from the bottom to the top floor. You are not allowed to enter any workspaces unless instructed. Understand?â
âYes, sir!â Lorraine replied, then left the room.
âWhy was I suddenly reassigned? Does Sarah suspect me? But why did she look perfectly fine this morning? Did she not eat the pasta?â Lorraine thought to herself.
Now, she had to be more careful with her actions.
Ruth was stunned to see her house renovated so beautifully. The structure remained unchanged, but everything was repaired and beautified, turning it into a luxurious home.
the rems and furniture were replaced with luxurious ones. Even the fence was replaced with angie sturdier one. A small garden and a fish pond in the comer of the yard gave the house a refreshing atmosphere.
Futocoutâonly watch from a distance, and only when the gate was open because workers were still going in and out.
esiillgongmand in one west, fie or house she had lived in for years turned into a very Sumonade mETSSL She ate twinge of regret Maybe if she had been a little kinder to Sarah, she Could have stayed there Water was too late. She would try to win back Gillianâs heart Wentall, you have to manny Derrick soon! Your belly is getting bigger,â urged Sume wille Wisting her daughter front went Won Derick is broke now. How will he support my child?â she Retores, wig CONTL Then what about your pregnancy? What will people say?â Sonia was stesso mi wysded seeing her daughterâs casual attitude.
Who cares what people say, Mom Besides, I can still find a rich man to be my babyâs father, the sepied, rubbing her noticeably growing belly.
So whatever you want. But donât come home pregnant without a husband. Iâll Le so entensosed) Sonia sard firmily.
Rear Von, bringe dich man to you. Not a broke guy like Derrick. Soon enough, hell be fred by his exâwife. Theyâve officially gotten a divorce.â
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