The Bound Between Us

Chapter 245

Melinda’s parents were worried that she wouldn’t be able to cough up with the money due to the pressure. So, Melinda’s mom started trying to guilt-trip

her.

“Melinda, we didn’t mean it that way. We all know you’ve busted your hump for this family. Your brother finally got himself a girlfriend, and her parents have steady jobs. It’s an improvement for our family. We can’t let him feeling embarrassed.” Melinda’s mom sobbed, “Once your brother settles down, you’ll have someone to lean on. We’re thinking about you too.”

Melinda wiped away tears, her head held high, trying to hold back her emotions. She didn’t say anything. Her dad came back on the line, saying, “You’ve got three days to come up with a hundred grand. If your brother’s wedding falls through, don’t bother coming home.”

Melinda couldn’t take it anymore and hung up the phone. She was the black sheep of the family, the one who made her parents and brother feel embarrassed. Her sacrifices had turned into a joke.

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Meanwhile, Maria and Jay exchanged glances. Jay asked, “Did she hung up?”

Maria said, “Yep, she did.”

her own now.” Jay said angrily, “Call her back and tell her to get the

wonder Melinda’s upset.” Maria remarked, “I’ll go and comfort her

from outside and asked, “Mom, dad, is the

son return, Maria smiled and said, “Hold your horses. I’ve called your sister; she’ll gather the money soon. Are you hungry? I can make something to

came back just to let you guys know to get the wedding gift money sorted. Lily’s

money sorted. Maria was delighted, “Now off you go, don’t keep Lily waiting. You need to treat her well. Don’t upset

wasn’t the only child and her family wasn’t giving us a BMW, I wouldn’t even look

Melinda’s brother said.

“Just bear with it. Once Lily is part of our family, I’ll teach

If Lily’s parents find out about her job, I’ll die of embarrassment.”

“Don’t worry, we didn’t invite her back. You

soon as their son left, Jay urged Maria to call Melinda again to sort out the

The ringtone sounded like an omen, leaving her on edge. Her roommate knocked from outside

muted her phone, finally getting some peace and quiet. She didn’t dare turn it off, in case she missed an important call