Chapter 37 Both of Them Like You

Hearing that, I was stunned, my mouth agape. "Yvette gave it?" I never expected Yvette to help me pay off my debt. Lila's eyes flickered as she gently pushed the check back. "Owen's struggling right now. As his friend, it's only natural for me to help." My uncle pressed his lips together, his gaze fixed firmly on Lila. "This is too much to accept." I shoved the check back into her hand, speaking plainly. "It's not about what's right or wrong. You worked hard for your money, and I don't owe Yvette anything. Just take it." Once Yvette and I got divorced, I'd simply deduct the 500 thousand from the settlement fee. Lila's expression shifted. She stared at me in silence, as if she had something to say but couldn't find the words. I grinned at her and teased, "Take it already! What, are you unhappy that I'm paying you back?" Why were both Yvette and Lila acting so strange? Yvette got upset when she couldn't spend money, while Lila seemed displeased at getting her money back. I didn't