Love Unbreakable

They presented Brent's promissory notes, and Raegan's quick tally estimated a staggering three million dollars lost by over twenty households.

Due to leaving here at a young age to pursue her education, Raegan didn't know many of her rural neighbors.

Yet their simple attire and sincere expressions spoke volumes of their lifelong toil. Years of labor had yielded them a nest egg, now plundered by Brent.

Raegan's lips formed a tight line as she declared, "Listen up, everyone. I'll contribute to settling Brent's debt this time, but should he swindle you again, I'll just stand by since I have no part in his dealings all the time."

The young police officer offered reassurance, "Fear not, Brent's misdeed has been spotlighted and circulated in town. He won't fool anyone again."

The villagers, filled with hope, said in unison, "Fine. Give back our money, then."

Raegan faltered momentarily, confessing, "The funds aren't on hand at this moment. To amass your dues, I must sell my apartment in Ardlens."

by a mortgage, would net her approximately 1.8 million after the sale. The surplus would need to be

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problem?" Raegan continued, firm and clear, "I've given my word to

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