Chapter 16 - Daniel Swallows His Pride And Begs For Mercy
Driven to absolute desperation by the impending foreclosure, Daniel decided to make one final attempt at reconciliation.
He drove a rented economy sedan—the only vehicle they could afford—all the way back to Margaret’s gated community.
He parked outside her gates, walking the remaining distance on foot until he reached her front porch.
This time, there was no anger in his eyes, only a hollow, exhausted desperation as he knocked softly on the wood.
Margaret opened the door herself, standing tall and composed in a simple cream cardigan with her silver hair neatly styled.
“What are you doing back here, Daniel? I made my position entirely clear,” Margaret said coldly.
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“Mom... please... the bank is foreclosing on the house, and we have nowhere else to go,” Daniel choked out, tears welling in his eyes.
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