Chapter 4

The next morning, May called.

I was at the hospital, feeding Grandma. My phone buzzed. I saw the caller ID and stepped into the hallway to answer.

"Nat, I asked the Sterlings. They said yes," May said.

"Just... just like that?" I said.

"Yes. Mrs. Sterling told me herself. She said if you're willing, they'll come get you today," May said.

She added, "She also said 70,000 dollars is nothing. Name your price. They'll agree to anything."

"Don't overthink it. Mr. and Mrs. Sterling really want to find their son a steady wife. I told them roughly about your situation,…