When Her Death Couldn't Break Him (Cecilia and Nathaniel) novel Chapter 1973

Chapter 1973 Something About Him Has Changed
In the early hours of the morning, Denise helped Magnus back home. He'd had far too much to drink, the stench of alcohol clinging to him, and he was clutching two thousand bucks in his hand.

“Here,” Magnus said, handing the money to Denise. “For food and rent.”

“You don't need to give me that much,” Denise replied. “Keep it. You might need it.”

Magnus waved her off. “No, take it. Otherwise, you'll keep saying you want to kick me out.”

Right after speaking, he slumped into a chair. His head was pounding, and his knees ached. “I really didn't expect that after working so hard, all I'd earn is two thousand.”

In the past, money, whether it was two thousand or two million, meant nothing to Magnus.

Denise, though, felt differently. “A hundred bucks for a glass of wine isn't bad. It's way better than working for someone else.”

Magnus stared at her, confused. “Why do you say that?”

“You're really out of touch with how regular people live. You know most folks only earn five or six thousand a month, right?” Denise sighed. “Even here, if I don't get tips, I only make about twenty thousand a month.”

Magnus felt a pang of sympathy.

“Don't worry,” he told her. “When I strike it rich, I'll take care of you.”

Seeing him start to brag again, Denise didn't take him seriously. “No need,” she said. “Just focus on earning and saving for yourself. Being self-sufficient is enough.”

“I'm serious! I really can make money,” Magnus insisted, emphasizing every word.

He'd said similar things before, to his granny, to Cecilia, about paying them back once he had money. Back then, those were just empty promises.

But this time, something had shifted. Magnus genuinely wanted to help the woman in front of him.

“That's good,” Denise said sincerely. “At least your gratitude makes me feel like helping you wasn't a waste.”

Magnus chuckled. “Just wait and see. I won't stay down forever.”

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