Chapter 2027
Only then did Magnus breathe easy and end the call.
He truly had matured a great deal in recent months, finally grasping the lessons life had been hammering into him.
He also realized Cecilia never lacked money; she had simply decided she would no longer rescue him unconditionally.
After all, they weren’t related by blood, and he owed her so much already. Where had he found the nerve to keep begging?
After work, Magnus picked up two orders of barbecue and headed home.
Denise had spent her day off visiting her parents and had just returned. As usual, she was eating a bowl of plain pasta, not a trace of oil in sight.
When Magnus saw those colorless pasta, he couldn’t help frowning.
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