Chapter 4

Daphne was anxious but too embarrassed to speak, constantly tugging on my son's sleeve.

My son glanced at me as I took a sip of tea.

"Mom, about the dowry, Daphne says it's quite high there."

I replied, "Oh~"

"Look, if Daphne weren't pregnant, I wouldn't rely on you."

"Don't worry, I'll consider it a loan. Once I graduate and start working, I'll pay you back."

I sighed, "Oh, Guanghui, let me tell you the truth. Your university expenses have left us with no savings."

His face changed instantly, "I barely spend anything each month! Are you making excuses not to pay?"

"What kind of parents don't prepare a house and car for their son, only care about their own pleasure!"

"If I can't get married, don't expect me to care for you in your old age."

"Rot away in your hovel!!"

I smiled inwardly. This is my good son, who immediately changes his face when his parents won't slave for him.

My husband couldn't stand it, wanting to say something, but I held his hand.

"Son, it's not that we don't care. We had saved fifty thousand for you."

"But look at how much you've spent in college these years? Your monthly expenses are around twenty thousand. Since sophomore year, for three whole years."

"There was also a time you said you broke your leg and needed surgery. I sent you fifty thousand. In total, it's fifty-two thousand."

"Your bride price was spent by you. Where can we get more dowry money?"

He was speechless, his face flushed, "If you don't want to give it, just say so. Why make so many excuses! How could I spend over fifty thousand just going to college?"

"I've never seen parents like you. If you don't care, my son won't recognize you. He won't have such stingy grandparents. You're unworthy!"

"Daphne, let's go! I can take care of you myself!"

"You two can keep your lousy money and live by yourselves!"

After saying this, he slammed the door and left.

Only Daphne looked back repeatedly, pitifully glancing at me.

After my son left, my husband was a bit resentful.

"Wife, don't we still have savings? Why are you doing this to our son?"

"Besides, nowadays, parents have to prepare a house and dowry for their son."

"I've never encountered parents like you before. Since you don't seem to care, don't expect my son to acknowledge you in the future. He doesn't need grandparents as stingy as you. You're not worthy!"

"Lydia, let's go! I can take care of you by myself!"

"Just live your life with your pitiful money!"

With that, he slammed the door and left.

Only Daphne looked back at me, filled with pity with each step.

After our son left, my husband grumbled a bit.

"Dear, don't we still have some savings? Why are you making it difficult for our son?"

"Besides, these days, it's expected that parents prepare a house and a dowry for their son's marriage."

"Now look what happened, he doesn't acknowledge us anymore, and we won't even get to hold our grandson in the future. When we get old and sick, who's going to take care of us?"

I glanced at my soft-hearted husband and questioned him back.

"Do you think we can rely on a son like that to take care of us when we're ill?"

He didn't respond, and after a moment, he sighed.

"Forget it; it's just the two of us, and it's quite nice without all the drama."

Isn't it truly a hassle?

In my past life, he didn't even claim my body. He only used me as a tool to make money.

We raised him for over twenty years, and it turned out to be less worthwhile than raising a dog.

Just to be safe, I transferred most of our money to an account that neither my son nor my husband knows about.

On the street, I saw a young man selling balloons in the cold wind.

I was momentarily stunned; his face looked exactly like the young man who claimed my body in the past life.

Though it's early spring now, the temperature is still low. He wore a thin black jacket.

His face and nose were red from the cold.

Because in my previous life, I wandered for a long time after dying, I knew he had no parents.

At home, there was only an elderly grandmother, but she was not in good health and often fell ill.

Therefore, he had to use all his time to work.

In my spare time, I found his school, contacted his teacher, and quietly supported him.

His name is Ezra, and he's now a college sophomore.

He has excellent grades, winning scholarships every year, and his tuition is waived.

But due to his grandmother's health, life is still tough.

I knew Jude wouldn't let things go easily, considering he hadn't graduated yet; how could he support a wife and child?

But I didn't expect him to change his attitude so quickly. Within a week, he was inviting us to a hotel dinner on Sunday night.

I refused, but my husband was too soft-hearted. After all, we raised the child ourselves.

Parents can't just stand by and do nothing when it comes to such significant life events.

I couldn't persuade him, so I had to attend, letting him see the true nature of our son.

As soon as I entered, the strong smell of smoke hit me.

A young man in his twenties with slicked-back hair had his feet on the table, holding a cigarette.

A middle-aged woman with heavy makeup saw me but said nothing, speaking instead to the boy.

"Sit up straight, people are here."

After a while, our son came in.

A female voice rang out.

"Let's be clear, we want a dowry of 300,000, not a penny less."

"After all, we raised our daughter so well, we're not giving her away for free. 300,000 isn't much at all."

"She's carrying your family's first grandson."

"And there must be a house; my daughter won't live with in-laws! You need to prepare a big house, at least 100 square meters."

"Otherwise, how can we visit our daughter in the future?"