Love from My Dominant Boss

I thought I had kept my feelings well-hidden, but Natalie was always the first to notice whenever I was in a bad mood.

“This is about your family, isn’t it? I bet you gave in again, didn’t you?”

Natalie was so smart that she figured it out without me saying anything. After all, my family matters were the only things capable of stressing me out.

Seeing as she had already guessed it, I decided to not keep it from her and said helplessly, “Nat, I know it’s best if I just ignore it, but… they’re my family, and I can’t bring myself to be so heartless toward them. My parents would be so upset if anything happened to Steven.”

I sometimes hated myself for being so soft-hearted as Steven probably wouldn’t have turned out like this if I stood firm back then.

Natalie gave me a pitiful look and grumbled, “Your parents are taking advantage of your filial piety. That’s why they always count on you to solve every little problem. Honestly, I don’t understand them at all! You’re both their children, yet they treat you and your brother so differently. Is it really just because of your genders?”

“You know how it is, Nat. Patriarchy is a very serious problem in the village, and every family there practices it. If my brother would just get himself a proper job and work hard like he’s supposed to, I wouldn’t have to work my butt off like this!” I said with a helpless sigh.

Although I had gotten used to the patriarchal ways of my parents, Steven gambling away all the money I sent them took a huge toll on me over the past few years.

I was still able to afford

bad for you, Anna. I really want to help you out, but… Well, you know how much a regular office worker makes, right?” Natalie said

hand, but Steven owed way too much

lot over the

was always the first to come to my aid whenever I found myself in trouble, so I was grateful to her even if

it’ll have to do for now. As for the remaining amount… Well,

your savings. I

as I knew she didn’t have a lot of money left

right, then. Just let me know if you ever need

respect my decision and not force the money

I saw Yuval’s car parked outside my residential area when I left

assumed it was over between us as it had been a few days since he last contacted me, so I was quite surprised to see

opened the

couldn’t help but wonder if he had come to break

getting into the driver’s seat, and the atmosphere felt a little tense as I wasn’t sure

and asked, “Um… So, why did

of the time. I’m sorry I haven’t had the time to contact you. I hope you’re not