Chapter 157
Linda looked at Luke and retorted, “I know that isn’t yours.”
He replied, “Don’t you know that fireworks are illegal in Omso?”
“Of course I do.”
“I paid a fine to make sure I could set these fireworks off in the city for you.”
It wasn’t until Linda heard his words that she realized she was in the city. “I would have been happier if you just transferred the money. directly to me.”
She believed the money given to relevant authorities wouldn’t make the city a better place. Most of it would end up in the pockets of the wrong person, so why would he waste the money?
“If you had said that earlier, I would have given you more money as a gift.” Luke took out an envelope from his pocket.
It was now that Linda noticed the bulging pockets of his coat. It turned out that he had her gift inside.
“Thank you. I’m about to turn 30, so I shouldn’t be receiving holiday gifts.”
Linda was aware that she was approaching 30. Receiving gifts at this age seemed inappropriate.
“I remember my mother telling me that as long as someone gives it to you, you are always eligible to receive it,” Samson said.
He stuffed the envelope into Linda’s hands. “Linda, I’ll always be giving you gifts, and you can always take gifts that are rightfully yours from me.”
Linda’s heart felt like it was struck. She hadn’t felt this way for a long
time since her father passed on.
After marrying William, she never received gifts. She had never given any either because William never took her to any parties.
“If you give me a present, shouldn’t give you one back?” Linda asked.
“You’ve said it yourself that you’re almost 30. I’m already 30, so I feel embarrassed.” Luke declined.
“Let me send you home,” he offered,
Linda nodded. “I just gave the keys to Chloe.”
They chatted and walked to a Maserati parked by the side of the road.
This scene happened to catch William’s eye. For some reason, he found the scene particularly piercing, but it also felt strangely heartwarming.
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