A Love Rekindled (Nancy and Bruce) novel Chapter 58

After listening to my explanation, Cindy happily called Bruce up.

Through the glass door, her sweet and cheerful voice could be clearly heard. It was starkly different from her demeanor with me earlier.

Meanwhile, I couldn't help but feel a sense of relief, as if I had narrowly escaped death.

Thankfully, nothing chaotic happened. Otherwise, it would've hindered my road to success.

As expected, when I sent the couple's chat updates to Bruce, he decisively transferred another twenty thousand dollars to me.

Then, as the winter wind howled outside, I called up my uncle, Jackson.

"My salary came in. Come over tomorrow. I want to buy Aunt Tina some new clothes."

Jackson adored Tina. So naturally, he wouldn't refuse to buy her new clothes.

Hence, we arranged to meet at the mall.

Unfortunately, not long after, Kate called.

"Nance, I'm out of skincare products. Do you have time to accompany me to the mall tomorrow?"

I told her the truth and said, "Sorry, Aunt Kate. I already have plans."

Kate sighed in disappointment. "Fine. Maybe next time then."

Then, she immediately hung up. She probably thought that I rejected her invite on purpose and was unhappy about it.

In the past, I would have been quick to comfort her. But it wouldn't be appropriate now.

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The next morning, I arrived at the mall as agreed and strolled through the men's and children's sections.

Then, I chose a brown men's jacket and paid for it.

However, as I turned around, I saw Maeve and Cindy behind me.