---- Chapter 5 I closed my eyes and recalled those few neighbors who had been talking about those rumors in the elevator. Over the phone, Dad's voice was firm as he replied, "I know you're lazy, Cassie. You're the type who'd prefer not to kick up a fuss. However, being good-tempered doesn't mean you should allow people to push you around. Go ahead and do whatever you want. I've got your back." Agreeing with Dad, I quickly went through the information Mr. Zeller sent to me while sketching the faces of the gossiping neighbors. Once everything was ready, I got changed and opened up my WhatsApp. I was going to ask Tom when he would be returning to the laundromat when the chat group caught my attention. Someone nicknamed Clarity had sent the message, " Good afternoon, my lovely neighbors! Fate has ---- brought us together in this neighborhood. I would like to share some good news with you all. "My son, Tom Payne, is a successful man with a house and a car to his name. He will be getting married at the end of this month, so our laundromat, Tom's Laundromat, will be closed for three days. If you need our services, do wait till our reopening!" When I saw the message in the chat group for residents, I felt puzzled. Just a few days ago, didn't Benjamin come crying to me, saying that Tom needed money for the wedding and wanted me to help out? Had Tom procured the money he needed already? While I was preoccupied with that thought, the others in the group started responding to the message. 601: "Congratulations! That's one burden lifted off your chest now, Clara." 1702: "That's right! Now that Tom's wedding has been settled, that woman will probably know her place and stop harassing him." Clarity: "Hah! You never know with these people. ---- They're more shameless than we can ever imagine. Would an ordinary person stuff used condoms into their pockets? Only a righteous and honorable man like my Tom doesn't hold it against her." 601: "Well, Tom will be coming home with his bride in a few days. You can just tell him to clarify things with her. If that doesn't work, we can talk to the property management too. Tell them that we don't want to be neighbors with such indecent people." Inodded in agreement at that. Whoever that was, they were right. I shouldn't let indecent people be my neighbors. Mr. Zeller had already spoken to the realtor. They would be getting all who were tenants of my family's properties and had slandered me to move out of the neighborhood. However, now was not the time yet. Ientered a different WhatsApp account. When I first moved into this neighborhood, I added a burner account to make it easier for me to spy on the Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!