Linda was a misfit for places like Royal Nightclub. However, she also had the same feeling at Finnley’s apartment.
She was from an ordinary family and struggled hard to leave the underclass. However, people around her were either from affluent families or well-educated.
She always felt self-contemptuous.
Although Jennifer was considerate and often chitchatted with her, Linda knew they were completely different.
Half an hour later.
Ivan, Jennifer, and Linda bid Finnley farewell and went downstairs.
“Sit in, Linda.” Jennifer opened the rear door. She was as easygoing as a girl next door.
After Linda sat in, Jennifer also got into the car.
If she let Linda sit in the backseat alone, the latter would feel awkward.
Ivan started the engine and asked Linda for her home address.
“Thank you for giving me a ride. I hope it’s not too troublesome,” Linda said in a trembling tone as she was too nervous.
“It’s nothing,” Ivan gently answered in a mellow tone, holding the steering wheel. “We’re heading in the same direction.” He seldom spoke so much to her.
His words sent warmth to her chest, and she felt appreciated.
“Linda, how’s your mother doing?” Jennifer looked at her and asked with concern.
Linda answered, “She’s getting much better. Thank you, Ms. Brooks.” Then she added apologetically, “I’ll pay back the money ASAP.”
Jennifer didn’t keep the money in mind at all.
“I didn’t mean it...” Jennifer felt awkward and explained with a smile, “I didn’t mean the money. I just suddenly thought about your mother.”
“I know, Ms. Brooks.” Linda added, “You didn’t ask, but I always remembered it.”
“No need to rush.” Jennifer shook her head as she knew how much Linda earned a month. “It doesn’t matter if you don’t return it. I was afraid you wouldn’t accept my kindness back then. So, you can return whenever you want. It’s not urgent. Really.”
Her words made Linda so touched that she couldn’t utter a reply.
She thought Ms. Brooks was indeed kind-hearted, lowkey, and down-to-earth.”
Soon, Ivan dropped Linda off in front of her rented apartment. When she got off, Jennifer said, “See you tomorrow, Linda.”
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