Jasper smiled but did not say anything when he took in Jeff’s behavior.
This was Ms. Tiana’s familial matter, after all, and he did not want to say anything to interfere with her decision.
The truth remained that Ms. Tiana was still too soft hearted.
Or perhaps, this was still her son, her own flesh and blood.
Jeff might be heartless, but Ms. Tiana could not bring herself to do so.
“Don’t kneel anymore.”
Ms. Tiana sighed softly and said tiredly.
Jeff was elated and he quickly shouted, “You forgive me, mom?”
Ms. Tiana waved him off. “Just get up first. Go home. I’m doing fine here and I don’t need anyone to be at my beck and call.”
Jeff wanted to get up, but his dislocated limbs caused him to fall flat onto the ground with a thud.
Jasper glanced at Julian to cue him.
Julian walked over and reset Jeff’s limbs while the man wailed.
“Mom. Thank you, thank you so much.”
Jeff ran over and pounced at the side of the bed once he got up and took Ms. Tiana’s hand to thank her.
“But mom, Ava, and I don’t have a cent to our name anymore. We also don’t have a job so we were wondering if Mr. Laine could help us with that?”
Ms. Tiana’s expression changed once she heard Jeff. Jeff quickly spoke in response, “Just several ten thousand is good enough. Once Ava and I repay our debts, we’ll get a good job so we can support your retirement.”
“You even owe people money?!” Ms. Tiana exclaimed in shock
Jeff replied regretfully, “Mom you know how we have a lot of expenses to pay. That’s why we went to borrow several ten thousand bucks from someone.”
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