Chapter 139

It was already a relief that those old friends of Meredith’s did not add insult to her wounds, it was
impossible to expect those friends of hers to be willing to lend her money.

“Edith darling, did you do anything out of line?” Alayna could not help but ask.

Meredith knew what her mother was trying to say. With tears in her eyes, she said, “Mom, what are you
thinking? Even if I did think of doing it, do you really think that man would want me?”

“I don’t want you to talk about yourself like that. No matter how you end up, you’re still the best in my
eyes.”

“Thank you, Mom.” Meredith explained, “Do you know who Liam is? The son from the Sheldon Group.”

“Yeah, I do. Why?”

“He was the one who lent me the money, so you don’t have to worry where the money comes from.”

“But are you guys close?”

“Not really, but we are now.” Meredith was worried that her mother would misunderstand and quickly
added, “But we’re just friends.” Alayna nodded. She then looked at Meredith and added, “But darling, if
you do meet someone who treats you well, don’t shy away and go for it. It’s better to rely on a man
rather than having to deal with life all on your own.” “Mom, what are you talking about? Mister Liam and
I are just friends and I don’t think he thinks that way of me.” Meredith was suddenly reminded of Zade
Brooks who was forced to leave the town because of her.

With Josian still around, she could never and would never have any expectations toward any other men
anymore as she did not wish for them to be involved in her matters. The only thing that mattered was to



save her mother and to make sure Nia received her surgery soon.

Meredith had a lot that she wanted to talk about with her mother as it had been such a long time but the
visitation time had ended. Tears rushed out of her eyes as she watched her mother being taken back
inside. “Mom!” Alayna tried to turn around, waved at her, and said, “Go on darling, take good care of
yourself and Nia.”

“Mom, promise me that you’ll take care of yourself and wait for me.”

visitation room unwillingly. She then received a call from Lily telling her that Josiah was home and was
throwing a fit after knowing that she left the house with Liam.

Meredith did not expect Josiah would return home this early and had even found out that she left the
house with Liam.

With a head full of worries, Meredith got into Liam’s car.

Judging by the worried look on her face, Liam guessed that her visitation did not end well. But he still
asked, “How was it? Is your mom doing okay?”

Leaning into the car seat, she shook her head. “Not really.”

“After all, it’ll be hard for her age.” “Yeah.”

“Don’t worry, I’ll teach Josiah a lesson and make him promise to let your mom go.” “No, it’s fine!”
Meredith rejected his offer. Liam was surprised by her reaction. “What’s wrong? Why the big reaction?


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