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.

when he first started out, so I was still able to afford them. However, his gambling addiction worsened over time, and I found

help you out, but…

about lending me a hand, but Steven owed way too much money for

okay, Nat. You’ve helped me out a lot over the years

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

the remaining amount… Well, I’m sure we’ll figure something out!” she said while handing

these are your savings. I can’t take this

have a lot of money left for herself, and I couldn’t possibly pay her back anytime

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

to respect my decision and not force the money on

outside my residential area when I

been a few days since he last contacted me, so I was quite surprised to see him there. Feeling curious, I walked over to

car and opened the door for

but wonder if he had come to break up with me or

the driver’s seat, and the atmosphere

silence, I looked at him and asked, “Um… So, why did

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