Chapter 5

"I love Daddy the most!"

The whole family, neat and tidy, happy all around.

The eyes looking at me all seemed to see me as an incompatible villain.

Looking at those eyes full of contempt, I found it somewhat laughable.

All these years, Anthony had never done anything for this family.

Yet he became the great hero and good person in everyone's eyes.

While I, who had drained myself of everything, became the villain in everyone's eyes.

If that's the case, what was I even struggling for?

I nodded calmly:

"Donations really should be done without reservation. I hope he can keep it up forever."

Seeing that I had finally changed my position, Anthony looked relieved:

"You've finally come to your senses."

"I'm doing a great deed. As my wife, you should support me. If the family doesn't have enough money, work harder, do more overtime. If that doesn't work, you can get a part-time job."

My in-laws immediately nodded:

"Exactly. Look for the problem in yourself first. Having a good husband like Anthony is your honor."

"Stop thinking about being lazy and eyeing his money all day."

I smiled and didn't say anything more. Instead, I silently took out my phone.

Three days ago, my manager had sent me a message:

"Juliet, the company has a six-month closed training program at headquarters."

"The spots are very hard to get. After the training, you'll come back as a director with several times the salary."

"The company leadership all think you've been working extra hard these years and are very suitable for this spot. Think about it?"

At the time, I replied:

"Manager Kevin, my in-laws are in poor health and my child is still young. The family can't do without me. I probably can't go."

It wasn't that I didn't want to go. I just couldn't let go of this family.

Because this training was completely closed. For six months, I couldn't go home, couldn't use my phone, and couldn't contact anyone from the outside world.

Six months without anyone earning money at home—who would buy Anderson's medicine? Who would take Polo to her checkups? Who would pay Henry's tuition? Who would pay the mortgage and car loan?

Manager Kevin thought it was a pity and said:

"Don't refuse so quickly. This opportunity is really good. Think about it more carefully."

Looking back now, I was so foolish.

I almost gave up such a great opportunity for professional development for a group of people who didn't consider me family at all.

I took a deep breath and typed a few words:

"Manager Kevin, I've decided to participate in the training. When do we leave?"

Manager Kevin replied almost instantly:

"I was waiting for you to say that!"

"We leave tomorrow. Just submit your materials tonight."

I replied "Okay," then quickly prepared the materials and submitted them.

Manager Kevin was also very efficient and immediately booked me a flight for tomorrow morning.

The next day, I woke up before dawn.

Anthony and my in-laws were all still sleeping. I simply packed my luggage and took a cab to the airport alone.

When the plane landed, it was already afternoon.

As soon as I turned on my phone, countless missed calls and messages from Anthony flooded in:

"Juliet, where did you go?"

"My parents' medicine has run out. Hurry up and buy it. They're very uncomfortable right now."

"Also, the preschool teacher just called and said Henry's tuition has reached the final payment deadline. If we don't pay today, Henry will be forced to withdraw!"

Looking at those anxious messages on my phone, I smiled.

Now they knew to panic?

Where were they earlier?

My phone was still vibrating. Messages kept flooding in.