Continuing to silently thank her late father-in-law, Robert, for such a generous gift, Jenny paid for Bruce’s surgery at one of the best foreign clinics, as well as for Vanessa’s travel and accommodation. The elderly woman cried and laughed at the same time, hugging Jenny. My dear.
Now you’re one of us, she repeated, gazing into Jenny’s face. Live with us, Bruce has fallen in love with you. Thank you, Vanessa, Jenny replied, smiling.
I love Bruce so much too and will come visit almost every day after you arrive. But Bernard and I decided to live together. I’m moving in with him.
He’s a good guy, you’ll be happy with him, the clairvoyant responded. Jenny really was happy. She had never felt so much love and care from a man.
She was concerned about being unemployed, but she didn’t let it get her down. I’ll figure something out, she reassured herself. They can’t keep me on the blacklist forever.
In the end, I can find a job outside of my field. At least Bernard has a job. We’ll stay afloat for now.
But the rosy dreams of a happy future shattered against the harsh reality of circumstances. Simon turned out to be vengeful and couldn’t calm down, knowing that the woman he wanted had chosen another man. It was more than just humiliation and the desire for revenge was slowly growing inside him.
One day, Bernard came home from work earlier than usual, sat down on the sofa, and tiredly closed his eyes. I got fired. What happened? Jenny asked, concerned.
You love your job so much. That Simon from the pharmacy made sure of it. He just can’t let go.
Turns out my boss is an old friend of his, probably some serious debt was involved. He called me in and told me straight either I resign voluntarily or they’ll find a way to fire me for cause. There was no choice.
He gently hugged Jenny, burying his face in her silky hair, and whispered softly. I’m sorry, Jenny. I’ll figure something out.
And I won’t let anyone hurt you. The money was running low. Bernard couldn’t find work yet.
There was a suspicion that after his dismissal, he had received an unofficial blacklist as all potential employers, even from security agencies, recoiled when they heard his last name. After seeing her beloved off to another interview, Jenny let out a heavy sigh and began going through her collection, setting aside a few of the most valuable items in her opinion. Tomorrow, she planned to go to the antique shop where Bernard’s good acquaintance worked and try to sell them to get by for a little longer.
On the way back, she would stop by the mini market. Yesterday, she had seen a job opening notice there. In their situation, there was no room for being picky, so she’d work as a simple cashier.
The appraiser, an elderly man with thinning hair and thick glasses, made a skeptical face as he glanced at Jenny’s valuables. I’m afraid nobody’s interested in these. Well, you could get maybe two cups of coffee for them.
But when he spotted the antique box, his face lit up and he immediately grabbed it with both hands. His eyes sparkled and through his thick lenses, they almost seemed to bulge. Jenny, this is very interesting.
He exclaimed, and holding his breath, began examining it through a magnifying glass. My God, could it really be? He whispered. Jenny patiently waited for the expert’s verdict.
You know, the man finally said, unable to hide his excitement, I think this is a box made by a world-renowned master. This is a very valuable item. No, this is an unbelievably expensive item.
Collectors will rip it from your hands. He took off his glasses, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and smiled. If the authenticity is confirmed, Jenny, you’ll become a millionaire.
Passengers on the international flight hurriedly exited the terminal. Everyone wanted to catch a taxi and get on with their business. Jenny saw Vanessa from a distance.
She was holding Bruce’s hand, who was laughing at yet another joke from his grandmother. Bruce, Vanessa. Jenny called out and waved her hands joyfully.
They hurried to meet her. My God, Bruce, I’ve missed you so much. The woman exclaimed, hugging the boy.
Now, a healthy rosy glow had appeared on his usually pale face, and his gaze had brightened up. But Vanessa seemed noticeably nervous. The hectic atmosphere of the airport seemed to have rubbed off on her.
Jenny, she hurried, let’s go quickly, our bus is over there. We’ll still make it. We’re in a car.
The young woman stopped her and smiled mysteriously. We have a surprise for you. On the way, Jenny shared how intense the last few months had been for both her and Bernard.
There was the big deal with the antiques, followed by the purchase of their new home and the move. During that time, Bernard had successfully established his own detective agency, and Jenny decided to open her own pharmacy. With the newfound wealth, they could now make all their long-held dreams a reality.
There were also updates about Jenny’s ex-husband. Anthony had made some poor investments with the money from selling the stocks and had lost almost everything. His new wife had quickly left him, unwilling to live with an ordinary, average lifestyle, and found herself yet another sugar daddy.
It seemed everyone had received what they deserved. The brand new shiny car stopped at the gates. The automatic system worked, and a few seconds later, they drove into the massive yard.
In the center of the well-maintained grounds stood a modern two-story mansion. This is where we live now. All together.
Vanessa was so stunned she couldn’t speak, not daring to step out of the car. But her grandson quickly jumped out and started hopping around happily, shouting, Hooray! Hooray! I love it here! I want to live here! He ran inside and started excitedly exploring the house, marveling at the spacious rooms where everyone now had their own cozy, comfortable space. Only Bernard and Jenny shared a bedroom, as they were the newlyweds.
Vanessa walked over to Jenny and put her arm around her shoulders. Jenny, you’re glowing from the inside. I saw it at the airport, but I decided to tell you privately you’re pregnant.
I know. Jenny laughed happily. I can feel it.
They hugged and cried together. It was as if the universe had aligned everything perfectly. Perhaps, if you truly want something, it does happen, though not always in the way you expect.
At first, things may seem wrong, like fate took a wrong turn. But with time, it becomes clear that the old saying holds true, everything that happens is for the best.