That night, Xavier intended to stay at the ancestral home to keep Old Lewis company, but Old Lewis insisted on sending their family of three away, so he had to return to the Lewis family's cottage with his wife and daughter.
"Oh, look who finally decided to show up."
As soon as they returned to the Lewis family's cottage, Lucy, who was listening to a tune in the yard, glanced at Xavier and said irritably, "I thought you didn't have the money for next month's bills and didn't dare to come back."
Although her daughter had explained, Xavier's absence for several days had indeed made Lucy anxious.
Every day, she was counting down the days, just waiting for the million-dollar deposit next month, fearing that when the time came, Xavier still wouldn't return, she would be worried sick.
"I'll
