Chapter 2008

Christopher said with red eyes, “Mom, when I’m better, I’ll go out to work, even if it’s to carry cement at a construction site, I’ll do everything I can to earn money to subsidize my family, and I won’t let you an old woman go out to run around at such an old age if I say anything!” Harold’s mouth was also vague as he said, “Grandma, I’ll be there!” Lady Wilson nodded and said, “You two get down to the business of recuperating, and when you’re well enough, I’ll be counting on you to give me my final rest!” When the four members of the Wilson family finally had a full meal, Hannah cried her tears dry in her room. Hungry and cold, not only did Hannah completely despair of the Wilson family, she also made a decision in her heart to leave. She did not intend to remain in this family, nor did she intend to remain in Aurous Hills. She wanted to return to her mother’s home. Although her mother’s family didn’t have much money, and she had a brother who followed her parents to gnaw on her, at least, her mother’s family could still manage to feed her, so she wouldn’t have to live in such a downward spiral. However, her mother’s home was a bit far away, and a hard-seat train ride would take at least five to six hours, and a train ticket would cost more than a $1000 After thinking about it, she decided to find a way out from Lady Wilson. That night, Lady Wilson slept very soundly because of the physical labor she had done all day. In the early hours of the morning, Hannah sneaked into her room and flipped out $2000 from Lady Wilsons pocket. Of these two thousand dollars, one thousand was the Lady’s salary, and one thousand more, which the Lady had received a slap in return. Seeing these two pieces of cash, Hannah was extremely excited. Two hundred wasn’t much, but it was enough to have breakfast after dawn and then take the train back to her mother’s house for New Year’s Eve! So, almost without thinking, she pocketed the money, then packed a few clothes and personal belongings, and left Thompson First before dawn with her suitcase.

Before she left, she left a note in her room with only three words on it: “See you later.” …….. Early morning of the 30th day of the New Year. Claire had finally started her vacation. However, she had already gotten used to going to bed early and waking up early, so she was already up and ready to wash up before seven o’clock. Charlie saw his wife get up, he also climbed out of the bed, today is the New Year’s Eve, there are quite a lot of things to be busy at home, not only do they have to make preparations for the New Year’s Eve dinner, but also get the dumpling filling out in advance, after the New Year’s Eve dinner, the family will watch the Spring Festival Gala while wrapping dumplings. Just at this time, Claire’s phone suddenly rang, and she said in surprise, “Oh my, Loreen called me so early I don’t know what’s the matter.” Charlie smiled, “Honey, you’ll know if you answer it.” Claire nodded and answered the phone, “Hey, Loreen, why are you calling so early?” Loreen laughed and said, “I’m on vacation ah! Today is a holiday, so my noon flight is back to Eastcliff to have New Year’s Eve dinner with my family.” She said, “Is it convenient for you later? I’ll make a visit to pay my uncle and aunt a New Year’s visit.” Claire smiled, “Convenient, but you mustn’t buy anything to come to the house ah, I didn’t buy gifts for your family, we’re so close, so don’t engage in these formalities.” “Okay!” Loreen smiled and said, “Isn’t that just a sentence?” Saying that, Loreen added, “By the way Claire, I asked my cousin to visit your home with me, is that okay?”