Chapter 1544

Having spent his whole life as a small business owner, Avery's father found it incredibly difficult to secure a job he was qualified for. Middle age was unforgiving when it came to setbacks like these—especially in a society where making a comeback was no small feat. Avery's younger brother, Caden Leigh, was a top student with excellent grades and attended the best high school in Ashburgh. His tuition and living expenses were all covered by Avery. Thankfully, both siblings had cheerful personalities and supported each other through the tough times. Because of this, Caden's academic performance hadn't been affected much, even after the family's financial collapse. As Avery walked with her hands tucked into her coat pockets, a gust of cold wind hit her. She couldn't help but inhale sharply, shivering uncontrollably. Her monthly salary was about 16,000 dollars—enough to cover the family's living expenses in Ashburgh but far from sufficient to pay off her father's debts. The worst pa