A Man Like None Other

Jared replied with a smile, “Mr. Chance, don’t worry. I won’t do anything stupid.” Chuckling, Franklin patted Jared on his shoulder. “I appreciate your willingness to help.” After leaving Franklin’s house, Gary let out a gentle sigh. “Jared, Mr. Saunders is a good man. If you manage to get a job tomorrow, you have to work hard so that others would not look down on you.” Evidently, Gary was hurt by the treatment Franklin’s wife and daughter gave him.

Unfortunately, he had resigned himself to the fact that his incompetence had forced him to seek help from others. “I understand.” Jared nodded. Feeling disheartened, Hannah remarked, “What’s going to happen to Hilda? After what transpired today, we can’t be asking for their help again.” They had agreed to help Hilda find a job. But now, they didn’t even have the chance to bring it up. In response, Gary lowered his head and lit a cigarette in silence.

job in the company, I will help her secure a job there too,” Jared reassured his parents. “I guess

his eyes to rest. Soon, they arrived at the entrance of their residential area, only to find Hilda pacing about anxiously. Curious, Jared asked, “Hilda, what are you doing here?” “Jared, I—” Just when she was about to explain, she held her tongue when she saw Gary

all, he was an elder and had failed to deliver what he had confidently promised the day

want you to be locked up again because of me.” Even though Jared was the only person Hilda could rely on, she didn’t