He explained, “Don’t get the wrong idea, Tiff. I’m not sure how Joe and Lynda usually interact, so I’m just going along with what she says. It won’t be good if she starts suspecting otherwise.” 

Seeing Joshua try to comfort me, I just smiled and said, “I understand. Everything will be fine once Lynda regains her memories.” 

He looked diffident when he saw how thoughtful I was being. He then pulled out some money from his pockets and placed it in my hand. 

Like mother, like son. They both thought they could pay me off. But I’d be crazy to turn the money down when they offer it to me. 

I took the money over and said, “I’ll pick out a gift for Natalie on my way back. It’ll cheer her up. You know how she is. She’s always the thoughtful one.” 

Joshua, who just offered to take care of Lynda, still had a shred of consciousness left. When he heard me speak, he dug out more money and gave it to me. “Take good care of Natalie for now. Don’t worry. I’ll be back soon.” 

I nodded wordlessly. 

The atmosphere fell flat for a moment. Joshua scratched his head before saying, “Let’s head back for now, or she might start suspecting.” 

“Alright,” I replied. 

Going home would only mean that more people would learn about the scandal between Joshua and Lynda. 

Compared to the anger and outrage I felt in my past life, I was much calmer in this life. 

… 

Unsurprisingly, just like how it was in my past life, Samantha suggested moving houses once we returned home.