Chapter 125

Melina quickly composed herself and said, "Don't worry, Mr. White. Someone lent me the money. It's all clean and proper." Despite that, Joshua was not reassured. "Who lent it to you? You're unfamiliar with the city. Who would lend you so much money at once?" Andrew listened quietly, his expression softening a little. Many people wouldn't care where the money came from as long as they received it. However, Joshua kept asking where Melina got the money, fearing she would be led astray or taken advantage of. Melina didn't know how to explain. She hadn't told people in the mountains about her marriage. Suddenly, an idea struck her. "It's from Mr. Wentworth Senior. You know, the same Mr. Wentworth Senior who's been supporting the kids in our village to go to school all these years. You can relax, Mr. White." Melina's face turned red after she said that. She didn't like lying, even if it was a white lie. If Joshua were in front of her, he surely would've known she was lying. But he di