"I don't need the money, and what's the use of having so much? It's meant for emergencies. If you don't borrow it today, someone else will. Since you're in trouble, just take it," Mrs. Wanner explained, tightly holding Deirdre's hand.

Struggling, Deirdre bit her lip for a moment and whispered, "I'll return the money to you."

"I know, Ms. McKinnon. That's precisely why I feel at ease lending it to you. Is your friend still in the hospital? Tomorrow morning, my younger son will bring the money t