---- Chapter 3 I felt a chill in my heart as I retracted the hand I had placed on Benjamin's head. Back then, I had topped up 10 thousand into the membership card out of consideration for Tom's business. He was short-staffed and up to his ears in work, but he maintained a good attitude and made sure the clothes were properly cleaned. Be it my jacket splattered with oil paint or my jeans caked with mud, he could clean them all well without ever needing to take more time or charge more. With how good he was at his job, I hoped that he would be able to operate his laundromat for years to come. Therefore, apart from preloading my card, I also tried to help him whenever I could, but I didn't let Tom or his family find out about that. Dad was worried that if Tom found out my family owned all of the storefronts nearby, he would start getting ideas about me. As the memories of the past rushed back to me, I ---- calmly replied, "Benjamin, it's good that your dad is about to get married again. However, you should know that receiving help is always a blessing, not a given. I still have over 5,000 dollars on my membership card. That's still enough to cover my expenses here. If your dad really needs the money, I can draw up an agreement to lend him some." I kept my tone amiable, doing my best not to hurt Benjamin's feelings. After all, he was still a kid. Perhaps he was still too naive when it came to trying to resolve situations. Convincing myself with that, I left the laundromat, paying no further attention to Benjamin and his grandmother. Never would I have expected that in the days to come, the words I said at the laundromat today would get twisted around and spread like wildfire in the most ridiculous ways. "Hi, Ms. Lewis. I'm calling from Sally's Washery. Your ---- last laundry order, which consists of four articles of clothing and two pairs of shoes, is ready. Would you be free if I drop by this afternoon to deliver your items to you2" The gentle voice of Sally Sherman, the owner of Sally's Washery, came through the phone. I rubbed my bleary eyes before responding, "Sure. What time?" "T'll be arriving in about ten minutes-Argh!" Sally's voice cut off abruptly. Her squeal startled me, waking me right up. "Sally? Are you alright, Sally?" I asked. Sally was taking deep breaths as she replied, "Yes, I'm fine. I just got the fright of my life! A scooter came rushing at me just now. Thank goodness I avoided it in time. Are all old women such daredevils these days? " The rider had been an old woman? Feeling thunderstruck, I quickly asked, "Are you hurt? Do you need me to call the police? Do you still Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!