The Captain I Married by Chance novel Chapter 321

Nathan nodded. "My income isn't as high as yours."

A smug, I-knew-it expression appeared on Aaron's face.

He even threw a triumphant glance at Nora.

As if the fact that the man she chose wasn't as good as him was something to be immensely proud of.

Nora's face remained devoid of humor. She couldn't even be bothered to acknowledge Aaron's provocation.

To her, this whole scene was an absurd farce.

If she could, she would have dragged Nathan out of there immediately.

Continuing to argue with these people was a complete waste of time and energy.

"But I do meet the conditions he laid out."

Nathan's next words stunned everyone else in the hospital room.

Nora's eyes flickered. She looked at Nathan, hesitating to speak.

She felt there was absolutely no need for him to expose his true identity to these people.

But she didn't have the standing to stop him from telling the truth.

Sensing her thoughts, Nathan stepped to her side and took her hand.

His palm was warm and dry, a stark contrast to her icy fingers.

Nora shifted her fingers uncomfortably, which he misinterpreted as an attempt to pull away, prompting him to grip her hand even tighter.

She didn't know whether to laugh or cry, so she simply squeezed his hand in return to reassure him.

These people were truly amusing. Did they really think she was a pushover they could manipulate at will?

"Nora, please don't let this smooth-talking guy deceive you."

Suppressing his anger, Aaron spoke to her with earnest gravity. "You heard what he just said. He admits his salary is less than mine. How could he possibly save up money that I couldn't?"

"And let's set the savings aside for a moment. How could he afford a house and a car in Luminport City? He is obviously lying!"

"Even if we assume he does have a house and a car, how could a lowly cop with such a small salary buy property in this city?"

"Either his place and his car are complete garbage—a cheap, beat-up sedan and a tiny, rundown shack in the middle of nowhere! Or he maxed out his credit and took out massive loans. Look at the current market! Can you imagine the kind of debt he is drowning in? Are you really willing to throw away our seven years together to plunge into debt with him?"

"Don't listen to a word he says. If you two actually get married, his debt becomes yours. You will be dragged into a financial black hole and never recover."

"I admit I wronged you before, but I never once treated you poorly when it came to money."