NovelEnglishChapter 266 Harold's face darkened as he leaned on his cane and tried to walk away.
"Mr. Thompson." Alex rushed forward just as Harold was about to close the door.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt0% Harold turned his back on Alex. Approaching him, Alex tried to say, "Mr. Thompson, I'm sorry for what happened last time." "You are right; the Thompson family owes a lot to the Warren family," Harold interrupted. "I've talked to my children, we will pay." A sudden pain hit Alex in the chest, and he exclaimed, "Mr. Thompson, I do not want any money." "What do you want?" Harold replied. "Mr. Warren, look around you-this poor hhas nothing you might want." "Mr. Thompson, I cto apologize." Just as tension rose between Alex and Harold, a commotion broke out outside. Harold pushed past Alex, using his cane to navigate the door. By the pigpen, a heavyset villager confronted Joanna.
"What are you doing?" Harold placed himself protectively in front of Joanna.
The villager snapped back, "Cripple, I heard your daughter is back. Hurry up and repay the rest of the debt." Harold's strong posture slowly crumbled. "The rest will be paid once we sell the piglets after the Christmas,” Joanna assured her.
"No, that won't do. You borrowed 2,000 last February, and it's almost December now with only 700 paid back. With the Christmas coming, we all need cash. Sell the chickens in the coop and use them as part of the payment." Last February was when Ellie suffered harassment and injury at the hands of Haley. While Ellie faced her struggles, her parents also had a tough time.
Hearing the villager calling Harold Cripple, Alex's mind raced, and his breathing becquick. He watched the villager move toward the chicken coop, and Harold blocked her with his cane.
"Step aside, cripple." the villager pushed Harold with her weight. Unable to hold his balance, Harold fell into the pigpen with a dull thud.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Mr. Thompson!" Alex reacted quickly, rushing into the pen to help Harold up. Then he dashed to the car and grabbed 1,300 dollars. "Get lost, you heavy fool." As Alex raised his fist, Joanna pulled him back, saying to the villager, "Please don't take this to heart." The villager eyed Alex, biting her lip. “Joanna, my daughter needs money in a few days. I'm only asking out of desperation. You must be Ellie's fiancé, handsome, though you seem a bit off." Joanna interjected, "He's not her fiancé; he's a relative." Alex found himself speechless. After the villager left, Joanna helped Harold back inside their home. Noticing Alex standing still, staring at the villager, Joanna stopped.
"We're all from the svillage, and life isn't easy for any of us. We're lucky that she lent us the money," she said.
Standing at the door, Alex watched as Ellie's parents went into their home, leaving the door open. After hesitating for a 1/2 08:56 e, 11 Feb Chapter 266 moment, he stepped inside.
After walking around the yard, he entered the living room, which looked like the photos Layton had shown him Aside from a few old pieces of furniture, there were no decent appliances anywhere.
"Here." Harold said, handing Alex a slip of paper. Alex unfoldedit to find appromissory note for 1,300 dollars.
Joanna spoke to him. "Mr. Warren, I know our family owes the Warren e family a lot, but we will repay this 11300 as soon as we sell the piglets in the spring. My son and daughter are struggling, so please don't mention this to Ellie." Joanna added, "Looks like it might rain; Mr. Warren, you should head back now." 08:56 10e, 11 Feb
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