Mr. Edwards’ Unraveled Life Chapter 981

Chapter 981

Cody had offered her the dorm out of pity—figuring she’d take the key, get some rest, and finally leave him alone. But instead, Jimena was clinging tighter, treating him like her only way out.

The more he thought about it, the angrier he got. “Now I get it. No wonder no one’s helping your family. The whole MacLean clan must be a mess.”

Jimena’s face twisted in pain. She expected his anger, but dragging her family through the mud? That hit too hard. “I know what I’m doing isn’t right,” she said, her voice trembling, “but don’t insult my family. I’m desperate.”

“If your family was worth anything, why’d they leave you drowning in debt? Where’s your brother—off hiding somewhere?” Cody shot back, instantly regretting it. He hadn’t meant to go that low, but her stubbornness was driving him crazy.

Jimena’s chest tightened. Her father had risked everything to save their business, and it failed. Her brother, who’d always been kind to her, had to have his reasons for disappearing. “They’re not bad people,” she whispered. “Cody, I sent your dad a photo from the dorm. He thinks I’m making progress, so he wired me five million. He said if I get pregnant with your child, he’ll clear all my family’s debts.”

She hated herself for going through with it, but Franklin’s offer was too tempting in her situation. Tears welled up in her tired, bloodshot eyes.