Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan) novel Chapter 1740

Chapter 1740

Emily clutched her phone, a lump forming in her throat.

She knew her family was different. She knew her mom worked hard as a single parent, so Emily started working during the summer to pay for her high school books. When she got to college, she didn't ask her mom for a dime.

After studying abroad for two years, Emily, longing for her family, thought that coming home would help mend their strained relationship. Her mom fell ill, and Emily took care of her as best she could, trying to make up for the time she was away.

What else could she do?

What did it mean to be dutiful?

When her mom and Noreen conned her, she was heartbroken after learning the truth, but not as hopeless as she felt now.

The distance between them grew little by little, and she became despaired bit by bit.

Kya gently shook Emily's hand, her big eyes filled with worry, "Mommy, what's wrong?"

Emily crouched down and hugged Kya. There were no tears in her eyes, only sadness.

Her phone vibrated again. Emily glanced at it, her face paling. She answered the call, "Hello?"

"It's me!" Noreen’s voice was cold, "Emily, you are back? Don't think I can't find you. You still owe me 20 grand.

When will you pay?"

Emily closed her eyes, her voice hoarse, "I only have 10 grand right now. I'll give it to you."

"Fine, send me the money now. The rest, in a week. I need it badly!" Noreen demanded.

Emily frowned, "I can't pay you back within a week!"

"Okay." Kya nodded obediently.

After lunch, Emily transferred 10 grand to Noreen. She also had to pay Ms. Simmons her salary soon. Emily checked her bank balance on her phone, wondering if it would last the month.

What about the remaining 10 grand Noreen wanted?

On Monday, as soon as Emily stepped into the office, she felt something was off. Colleagues she knew greeted her with forced smiles, while unfamiliar faces kept sneaking glances at her. People would stop talking upon she walked by, pretending nothing happened.

It wasn't until the afternoon, when she and Edwina went to the break room, that she overheard her colleagues discussing her.

“No wonder she landed big clients as soon as she joined the firm. So that’s how she did it!"

“Playing Mr. Beck while hooking up with someone from the James family."

"I'm starting to wonder if her being a mid-level designer from the get-go was fishy. Our two directors sure do seem to favor her!"