Chapter 290: Chapter 289
He looked at Ivy River in disbelief, “Sister-in-law, what did you an by what you just said?”
It seed like Ivy River was joking.
Did he hear it wrong, right?
Ivy River repeated, “Then just transfer so more. You didn’t hear wrong. I might not have expressed it clearly enough. I mainly wanted you to give so more money. The eting gift isn’t enough.”
Alexander Hodges scratched his ear, confird it was real, and directly left the kitchen, slumping onto the sofa.
Emmy cheerfully said, “Uncle, were you scolded by my mom just now? You look exactly like Uncle Peterson did when he got scolded.”
“Who’s Uncle Peterson, Leon Peterson?”
“Yeah, that’s Uncle Peterson. The way you look and even your tone are exactly like his. Oh well, it’s no big deal. My mom is just like that. You’ll get used to it.”
Emmy’s comfort was like adding insult to injury.
Can you ever get used to this kind of thing?
Or could he tell Emmy that her mom not only tricked him for two million but also wants to continue getting more money?
Alexander Hodges said, dejectedly, “Emmy, just focus on watching TV. Don’t worry about adult matters as a kid.”
“I’m helping you to solve your problems. Now I’ll give you a trick. My mom will imdiately stop being angry. Do you want to hear it?”
Emmy looked wise beyond her years, and Alexander Hodges believed her.
He asked, “Yes, tell , and I’ll buy you candy later.”
“No need to buy candy. My mom says not to eat things from strangers. Actually, by helping you, I’m also helping myself and my brother. I’m very afraid it might affect us. Just give my mom so money.”
Emmy finally got to the point after a long ramble.
“Money?”
Alexander Hodges was shocked!
“That’s right, money. My mom’s favorite things: first is my brother and , second is money, and third is going to the doctor.”
Alexander Hodges was left speechless, “How do you know giving her money right now will make her happy?”
Emmy pouted and looked at Alexander Hodges with disdain, “You don’t know this, do you? What’s often talked about? It’s , of course. This is the experience I’ve gained over the years.”
“Fine, how much should I generally give?”
“I don’t know. Usually, Uncle Peterson transfers it bit by bit. Once my mom feels this matter is resolved, she’ll voluntarily cut you so slack.”
Emmy looked at him sympathetically after finishing, “But, Uncle, I don’t think a little money will solve the problem for you, judging by how you look…”
Alexander Hodges was already in pain.
Hearing this made it even more painful.
“Emmy, you’re not lying to Uncle, right? Is it really so hard to placate your mom when she’s angry?”
“My mom is the hardest woman to placate in the world when she’s angry, bar none,” Emmy said and carefully observed Alexander Hodges, “You’re a close friend of a scumbag, right? Just think about my mom going abroad to give birth to us back then.”
“Did sister-in-law know she was pregnant before going abroad?”
Emmy rolled her eyes at him, “I was still in my mom’s belly back then. Also, my mom went abroad because she was heartbroken by a scumbag, not because of her pregnancy.”
“I know, my brother was pretty scummy back then. Alright, I’ll go transfer so money now!”
“Go, go. Don’t keep wasting my ti here. I want to watch cartoons!”
Looking at Emmy, Alexander Hodges could also guess she had no concept of money.
Sigh…
He let out a long sigh and began the slow journey of transferring money.
These funds!
He must get Edwin Blake to reimburse this later!
Absolutely must reimburse, it’s not a cost he should bear!
While Ivy River was cooking in the kitchen, chopping vegetables, she saw her phone light up.
She glanced at it indifferently.
And froze imdiately.
Why was Alexander Hodges transferring her money?
While Ivy River was washing her hands, Alexander Hodges transferred another two million to her.
Ivy River hurriedly ca out, “Alexander Hodges, what are you doing?”
Alexander Hodges was entering a password, surprised, “Sister-in-law, you’re finally talking to !”
“Why are you transferring money to ? Do you need sothing from ?”
“No, just wanted to have a al here tonight and thought I upset you just now, so I transferred so money to express my sincerity.”
Ivy River was puzzled.
Emmy lazily lay on the sofa, “Mom, just accept it. This is Uncle Hodges’ goodwill. If you don’t take it, he’ll get upset.”
Ivy River imdiately realized it was the little girl causing trouble.
She said directly, “Alright, have dinner here tonight. You don’t need to transfer any more money.”
With ease, Alexander Hodges pressed the last digit.
[Transaction Successful].
Those four big words made Alexander Hodges feel lifeless, and he said coldly, “Sister-in-law, can you refund it to ?”
Ivy River smiled at the million transferred again on her phone and rcilessly said, “No. What do you want to eat? I’ll make it for you.”
“Chicken wings and egg noodles. Can I invite soone over for dinner?”
“Yes.”
Alexander Hodges was instantly excited, “Really, sister-in-law, you’re so kind!”
Ivy River glanced at him faintly, “So if I don’t let Edwin Blake co for dinner, I’m not kind?”
“Of course not. You’re the best sister-in-law in the whole world! I’m saying it!”
“Okay, go check on Fatty and make sure it doesn’t get too rough and hurt my son.”
“Sure thing.”
Alexander Hodges agreed and ran to the door, already making secret plans.
Once outside, he saw Edwin Blake and Fatty still arguing.
“Edwin Blake, don’t you have any sha! Why do you insist on pestering my mom!” Fatty said, throwing the garden’s basketball at Edwin Blake.
Edwin Blake dodged, “I’m telling you for the last ti, I want to give you and Emmy a complete family. Don’t scoff at my good intentions.”
“Ha, save those words to fool Isla Sutton. Don’t think I don’t know what you were like before.”
Neither of the two would give in.
Alexander Hodges seized the opportunity and stopped Edwin Blake, “Quick, co over here! Uncle’s holding your dad down; co punch him!”
Fatty rushed over and kicked Edwin Blake in the butt twice.
“You scumbag, you can all stay outside; you’re all birds of a feather!”
Alexander Hodges watched as Fatty stord inside, thoughtfully closing the door behind him, about to cry without tears.
“Alexander Hodges, you’d better have a perfect explanation for .”
Edwin Blake’s voice was icy, as if it could freeze soone into an ice block.
How could Alexander Hodges not be scared!
But rembering the three million he’d spent, he suddenly wasn’t afraid and said directly:
“Brother, I’m here to discuss sothing with you. It won’t be easy to discuss with Fatty around.”
“Speak.”
Alexander Hodges swallowed, “Five million, tonight you can co in and have dinner with sister-in-law and the kids. Are you eating or not?”
Edwin Blake looked at Alexander Hodges with a scrutinizing gaze, scanning him up and down.
As if to say, just you? Where do you get the clout?
Alexander Hodges felt very uncomfortable with this look, “Brother! What’s with that look? Don’t underestimate ; I’m telling the truth. If you’re not eating, I’ll go in alone to eat.”
“I’ll eat. Which account do you want it transferred to?”
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