No Remarriage for us Stay Away novel Chapter 423

Chapter 423 Becoming His Girlfriend
Thanks to Mindy's influence, Hugh overthought things.

He was worried that Stanley might overthink and form a negative impression of the Schmidt family, so he immediately changed the subject.

Indeed, Stanley did overthink.

To amass such a large sum of money in a short time, a young university student either had to find a sponsor or resort to selling herself.

There were instances where graduates from top-tier universities, particularly those from certain specialized fields, earned remarkably high monthly salaries. In just a few months, one or two, perhaps three or four, they could amass up to two hundred thousand. However, such cases were extremely rare.

Clearly, Madison wasn't among the latter.

She was willing to sacrifice herself for her father's health, demonstrating her devotion. However, her abilities and circumstances didn't align, leaving her with just one option.

This highlighted the helplessness that ordinary people often face.

Stanley did not hold a negative impression of Madison due to this incident. He was simply lost in deep reflection.

“Mindy, after we return, let's visit your Uncle Arnold, shall we?”

Since the kidney transplant had already been performed, the subsequent costs of recovery, immunosuppressants, and complications treatment would not exceed a few hundred thousand. He could help cover these expenses or assist Madison in connecting with charitable organizations, enabling her to resume a normal life.

Mindy's expression tightened, and her gaze became evasive. She mumbled, “Let's talk about it when we get home.”

If they were to visit Arnold, they would likely run into Madison.

Mindy would never let Stanley see Madison, fearing that if he saw her, he might recall the events of that night.

She clearly remembered that night at the hot spring resort. She and a few friends who had come together were singing at the karaoke bar.

Madison mentioned that she wasn't feeling well and decided to head back first, telling them to continue enjoying themselves.

As Madison initiated the gathering, Mindy wasn't too familiar with some of the other friends and wanted to leave. So, she made an excuse about needing to accompany Madison home.

Yet, she didn't chase after Madison. Instead, she slowly made her way back.

Madison was her cousin, only a few months older than her.

The two of them were often compared to each other in the village.

Whenever the villagers spoke of Madison, they always did so with a smile. They admired her excellent academic performance and were proud of her being a university student, seeing her as someone with a promising future.

Madison's university wasn't the most elite, but it was still highly respected. She pursued the most prestigious major available there.

Whenever the winter or summer breaks came around, she would return to the town's cram school to give lessons to primary and secondary school students, supplementing her family's income.

But when it came to Mindy, people would always ask if she had a boyfriend, ready to play matchmaker for her.

Individuals who discontinued their education early in rural areas typically married younger. Mindy, who had been working for several years, was annually pressured into matchmaking during the New Year's visits back home. The prospective partners were much like her, having left school early to work in factories.

It would be easy to find a handsome and renowned partner outside. Those who needed to return for blind dates were all the ones who had gone through a round of selection.

Mindy, with her pride and keen judgment, turned down each of them.

The matchmaker gradually realized her high standards and stopped trying to find her a match.

For this reason, Angus and his wife chastised Mindy, “You should take a good look at yourself before being so picky. If you were a university student like your sister, you'd have your pick of any man within a ten-mile radius.”

Over time, after being exposed to such contrasts, Mindy gradually grew to resent Madison.

She wouldn't have come to the hot spring resort this time if it wasn't for Madison insisting on treating her.

She wouldn't miss out on a good deal, especially since she had never experienced a hot spring before.

The room was on the third floor. Instead of waiting for the elevator, Mindy chose to take the stairs.

Suddenly, she heard a woman's scream from within the staircase.

The voice was strikingly familiar. It was unmistakably Madison's voice.

Mindy cautiously pushed open the door to the fire exit, revealing a sight that made her heart drop. A strange man was pinning Madison beneath him. The fear in Madison's eyes was palpable, and she was desperately struggling and screaming.

Mindy was so startled that she shut the door.