Bound by the Past, Locked by the Heart novel Chapter 147

Naomi's smile faltered for a second before she sighed. "Willa, Mom just missed you..."

"Mom," Willa cut her off again. "Just spit it out. I don't have much time, and I have to head back soon."

The pleasant facade slowly slipped from Naomi's face as she dropped the act. "Willa, it's about the same thing as before. I need to borrow some money..."

Typical.

Willa let out a bitter laugh. "I don't have any money."

Naomi's expression soured. "I heard you're with that young Mr. Yates now. He's loaded. There's no way he's not providing for you."

"Are you still blaming me for divorcing your dad? That was between the two of us! I'm still your mother! Just because you've moved up in the world doesn't mean you can abandon me." Her voice grew shrill with indignation.

Willa scoffed. "If you've heard all that, then you must also know that I am nobody to him. If his actual wife gets upset, she can take back everything he's given me in a heartbeat."

"You saw it yourself when you walked in. I have two guards watching my every move. And you're here asking me for money?"

Naomi opened her mouth but found herself speechless.

After a long pause, she begged in a low voice. "Well... you still have to help me out."

Any remaining warmth in Willa's chest turned to ice. "I only have five thousand dollars. Take it as my contribution to your retirement fund. That's all there is. Take it or leave it."

Naomi's face fell instantly. "Willa, what is five thousand going to do? Warren needs..."

Willa cut her off. "You're not getting a single cent more."

She pulled out her phone and transferred the money right then and there.

Looking at the notification, Naomi's face looked as though she had swallowed a lemon. She muttered under her breath, "This is like tossing spare change to a beggar."

She looked back up at Willa, putting on a patronizing, caring tone.

"Willa, a family like the Yates... you need to lock him down. Even without an official title, being with him is better than living an ordinary life. If you just give him a son..."

"Enough!" Willa stared at the table full of her favorite food, completely losing her appetite.

She checked the time. It had been an hour since she left the house.

She didn't want to waste another second on Naomi.

"I have to go. Enjoy your meal."

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