ust two days later, Jolene and her family showed up at my house again. Thi

kept smiling, serving drinks. I remained seated at the dining table

ogantly. They looked at Jace, then glanced at me

that we prepared the money fo

ce were stunned

hy the sudden change?" Jace aske

elieved. At least he hadn't been co

he money, you can do it now. If not, even after five days, ten days, or a month, you still won't be ab

upset with Ja

money! We agreed on five days, how can you just

and her husband all turned to look at

is trying to gather the money, do you think a young woman like her can come up with that much in just a few days? I'm not looking down on

changed when they heard it. Bonita's words were not

e money these past two days! The phone hasn't stopped ringing! How do you k

, but she spoke very softly and politely.

more. If your family wants to marry Jolene, have the money ready by tomorrow! If not, don't blame us for taking drastic measures! We'l

and mother's expres

ssive demands, and not only did they fail to see anything wrong with their beh

ally about Jolene leaving Jace to find a b

r them to show thei