Finding Love in the Boss’s Embrace After Divorce novel Chapter 1085

Alivia used to take care of her brother, Henry, and go door-to-door to borrow money when they were in desperate times. They borrowed from neighbors and relatives, some lending more, some less. Those who lent less had the same expression on their faces when Alivia returned to repay the debt.

They said she didn't have to repay, but the implication was that they didn't want any further contact with her.

Taking a deep breath, Alivia couldn't help feeling a bit aggrieved, "I know eighty thousand dollars might be insignificant to you, but for me, it's my mother's lifeline. You may not care, but I can't just ignore it. I work hard to earn money to pay you back, not to be looked down upon by others and not to be belittled by you. I know my capabilities are limited, but this is all I can come up with for now. It's all I have. Are you still going to turn it down?"

As Bert looked at her eyes, which had quickly turned red, the frustration inside him became even more apparent. Money was just a number to him, and cash was nothing more than pieces of paper in his eyes. Why was she in such a rush to repay him?

Did she do it just to avoid being looked down upon?

The thoughts crossed Bert's mind, and strangely enough, it made him feel a bit better. With his gaze fixed on her eyes, a mix of anger and mist swirled within him. He reached out and lifted her chin, "Is my opinion important to you?"

Bert thought she would evade or hesitate, but to his surprise, she nodded directly, admitting, "Yes, it is important."

His heart felt like it had been struck by something, and he unconsciously furrowed his brows, listening to the sound of his heartbeat in his ears.

Staring at her intently, Bert asked, "Why?"

Alivia originally wanted to say it was because of the money she owed him, but as she looked into his deep, bottomless eyes, she suddenly fell silent, unsure of how to answer.

Two minutes passed, and with no response, their eyes locked, and there was a hint of infatuation in their gazes.