Why didn't she take the money?
Gerald was curious too. Was this really about that so-called pride?
Noel said, "I didn't expect they would ask Charlotte to pay the bill. She's just a student. Where will she get the money?"
Was that they couldn't afford it?
No.
Because of Natalie, Gerald had been helping the Thompsons with their business for long. They got big houses and fancy cars. Their life was quite luxury and comfortable.
But now they were asking for money from an orphan. That was ridiculous!
Noel had a low opinion of Natalie, too. But Gerald liked her. He couldn't say anything about his boss after all.
Now he just felt bad for Charlotte. She was the one who married Gerald. She was the real Mrs. Miller, who didn't deserve this!
"Actually, Charlotte will be doing great if she ac
