My husband, Gabriel Simon, developed an interest in Angelica Moore, a student he was sponsoring, and hired her as our housekeeper at a high salary. From that moment, my monthly allowance plummeted from 150,000 dollars to just 15 dollars. Every expense for our dozen or so family members had to go through her approval—even if the maid wanted to bvy an extra pack of salt, she needed Angelica's permission. I was so annoyed I wanted to tell Gabriel, but he just chuckled. "What I love most is her nitpicking nature. Don't you think it's cute?" One day, Gabriel's mother Lillian Kramer had a sudden fall and needed surgery that would cost 30,000 dollars. I quickly called Gabriel. "Mom fell from the balcony and needs 30,000 dollars for surgery. Get the money to the hospital immediately." Before he could respond, a mocking laugh came from the other end of the line. "A fall from the balcony would at most break a bone. There's no need for 30,000 dollars. Mrs. Simon, you're just used to spending lavishly. Since Mr. Simon earns money with difficulty and you won't save him any, I'll do it for him." After hanging up, I received a transfer of only 300 dollars. Lillian died on the operating table because there was no money for proper treatment. Later, the doctors asked the family members to sign the death certificate. Holding the sobbing Angelica, who was blaming herself, Gabriel tried to console me. "Angie just wanted to save me money. Being frugal isn't wrong. Your Mom Clarissa wasn't in good health anyway. This is, in a way, a release for her. Come on. Don't hold it against her. Just sign it." I sneered and pushed the certificate back. "You're her direct relative. You have to sign it, not me."
Chapter 1
My husband, Gabriel Simon, developed an interest in Angelica Moore, a student he was sponsoring, and hired her as our housekeeper at a high salary.
From that moment, my monthly allowance plummeted from 150,000 dollars to just 15 dollars. Every expense for our dozen or so family members had to go through her approval—even if the maid wanted to buy an extra pack of salt, she needed Angelica's permission.
I was so annoyed I wanted to tell Gabriel, but he just chuckled. "What I love most is her nitpicking nature. Don't you think it's cute?"
One day, Gabriel's mother Lillian Kramer had a sudden fall and needed surgery that would cost 30,000 dollars.
I quickly called Gabriel. "Mom fell from the balcony and needs 30,000 dollars for surgery. Get the money to the hospital immediately."
Before he could respond, a mocking laugh came from the other end of the line. "A fall from the balcony would at most break a bone. There's no need for 30,000 dollars. Mrs. Simon, you're just used
