LIFE AFTER PRISON - Season 5 Episode 32

“Hey, Walter, aren’t you a programmer?” I remember you have excellent programming skills. Are you still earning a few thousand dollars per month after working for so many years? Isn’t that too little? I think you should totally seek a better opportunity. Your company pays you too little.”

Hannah heard that and expressed her opinion, “Look at me. I’m just a sales but I earn more annually. You are a grown man and you’re earning just barely enough.”

Walter felt embarrassed. “I don’t have a choice. I know my company is paying me too little and I know I can get a better offer if I look for a better opportunity. But I don’t dare to quit as I like. I don’t have any savings. I have a mortgage to pay and a family to feed. I’m not allowed to act as I like. I can’t put food on the table if I quit and fail to find a job.”

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Sophia chuckled. “You got married too soon. I remember you married your wife shortly after we graduated. That’s what got you into this mess now. If you waited a few longer before you get married and saved more, it’s going to be a lot better!”

Walter smiled helplessly. “My parents force me to go on a blind date after I graduated. I didn’t want to get married so soon too. But I fell in love with the girl on the blind date and she shared the same feeling as I did. She’s not highly educated but she’s very hardworking. That’s why I got married so soon. I’m already a father!”

Naturally, Severin could tell Walter was living poorly. Among all of them, he was the lesser of them. Thus, the others started to talk about Walter’s situation.

Severin smiled and said, “It’s alright. Walter, I will ask around if there’s any job that suits you. I’ll recommend them to you if there is.”

“Really? Haha. Thank you in advance!” Walter laughed out loud when he received Severin’s kindness.

Soon, they arrived at the room. After they sat down, Cain announced, “Hey, guys. I’ll take care of the bill tonight. Just order anything you want to drink and eat. Don’t be shy. It’s just a piece of cake to me!”

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He showed off his pride with his words. Obviously, he was doing very well not and the way he spoke was different from before. Severin could not be bothered to deal with him. All he wanted was to come for a while and drink a little before he left. If the others allowed, he thought of leaving now.

In spite of what Cain said, everyone was being subtle and did not order too much. All in all, the bill was roughly over fifteen thousand dollars.

Cain did not know what went on between Severin and Lucy. After a few glasses, he asked, Hey, Severin. How are you doing? Where are you working at?”

He did not know Severin’s current situation nor did he see Severin drive to the bar. He thought. Severin was working in a company just like everyone else after graduation. Especially since he knew Severin did not have a strong family background and Severin came from a poor family. The best Severin could do was find a good job after graduation.

Severin smiled faintly and drank the red wine before answering, “Now? I’m not working.”

“You’re not working?” Cain was stunned. He looked at Severin’s outfit and said, “Your clothes looked expensive. Can you afford to buy it if you are not working?”

Later, he looked at Lucy who was sitting beside him, and said, “You’re lucky to be together with Lucy. You better don’t make her suffer with you. Everyone is envious that you have such a beautiful wife.”

Severin sneered after listening. “Hmph! I don’t want that kind of luck. Plus we broke up ages ago!”

Cain’s eyes sparkled. “Really? You two broke up? Don’t lie to me, Severin. If you don’t want her, I’m going to chase after her!”