"If I'd known who donated that three million, I never would have made my own donation! Not for anything! I don't care about the moral high ground, I just want Ian to have a good life! Rose, that money... is there any way to get it back?"
Rose Shaw: ...
"We can keep this under wraps for now and reveal it in the future to add to your success."
'So that means there's no getting it back.'
Melody Monroe remained silent, wincing inwardly at the loss.
'Three million!'
'Based on Rockwellburg's real estate prices, that's enough to buy a large four-bedroom apartment! No, no, maybe a small four-bedroom. I'd still have to set up a study for Ian. Then I could save the rest as an emergency fund for him.'
'Just imagining it was blissful!'
'But... reality was...'
Her heart began to throb with pain again.
'Who is this sponsor anyway?!'
'They must have more money than sense!'
"Melody, Melody!" Rose Shaw called out twice.
"Ah! Rose," Melody Monroe replied, snapping out of her thoughts.
