Chapter 60

My mother looked at me with pride. "Why didn't you tell us about something so big?" "I didn't make much. I just forgot to inform you." I shrugged. I really did forget to mention it. To me, stocks were a short-term way to make quick money. Because in my past life, I dabbled in stocks for a few months when I first got to college and knew which ones to buy and sell. If I had started later, I wouldn't have known how to handle the stock market. My mother gave me a reproachful look. "When your dad was your age, he was just a boss at a few construction sites! He didn't make as much as you." "Alright! Enough bragging about Xavier," my father said sternly, but he couldn't hide the pride on his face. While our family appeared harmonious, the Whitfields and the Greenes looked quite awkward. Especially Bobby and Gina who had been embarrassed today. The Whitfields, having tried to support them, also felt too shameful to stay. They hurriedly took their leave. I noticed a pink handbag left o