Chapter 876
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Patrick let out a sheepish laugh. “I just think Brenna is easier to persuade.”
Ellie rolled her eyes and took his hand, guiding him away to look at more jackets.
Meanwhile, Brenna and Lilith continued browsing through the store.
Lila stood near the Spider-Man jacket, speaking into her phone with a tired, frustrated voice. “My son really wants this one. I know it’s expensive, but they’re running a deal; if we buy it, we get the figurine he likes for free.”
After hearing the response on the other end, Lila’s voice suddenly sharpened. “What do you mean you can’t earn enough for this? You won’t even spend a little for your own son? Let me remind you—you’re still living under my roof. Hurry up and bring some money here.”
Ten minutes later, Alec rushed in from outside, wearing a black fanny pack strapped around his waist, a bulky down jacket, dark trousers, and black leather shoes. To Brenna, he looked like an Uber driver.
The last time they had crossed paths was at that dinner when Ruby and Isabella had tried to convince her to take over Denis’ business dealings.
In just a month, Alec’s appearance had changed again. Now, he looked more like a small-time hustler, with noticeably more gray hair. When his eyes landed on Brenna, his worn-out face lit up slightly with surprise. He had been scraping by lately, working nonstop as an Uber driver. Even with Lila’s income, they were barely pulling in twenty-five thousand a month. It wasn’t nearly enough to cover their bills.
No matter how hard he worked, Lila always found something to complain about. His paycheck never seemed good enough for her, and threats of divorce had become a regular routine.
The moment Alec saw Brenna, an idea sparked in his mind. A faint smile crept onto his face. “What a coincidence. You’re here too, Brenna.”
“Dad!” Seth called out, rushing over to grab Alec’s hand. With excitement in his eyes, the boy pointed straight at the display near the cashier. “I want that one! If you buy the Spider-Man down jacket, they’ll give you a figurine for free!”
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Seeing the boy, Alec felt frustrated. But if he refused Seth’s request, Lila would explode and probably throw more divorce threats at him. He had no desire to end up homeless.
Still, he hesitated. His monthly income barely reached ten thousand, and he was reluctant to spend it freely.
Just today, after spending hours on the road, he had made only two hundred. Once fuel costs were deducted, the actual profit was even less.
A quick glance at the price tag of a nearby jacket made his stomach tighten. One jacket cost fourteen thousand!
That was absurd. He couldn’t even afford a single jacket with what he made in a whole month.
Did his family not understand their financial situation? Why were they asking for luxuries when they were barely getting by?
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