The Cost of Leaving

Summary

For two years, Carter Vance transferred $10,000 to me every time he spent the night at my place.

That is, until one particular morning, when I received a notification for $100,000.

[I’m getting engaged next month.]

[Received.]

I stared quietly at the pinned conversation on my phone. There was no further activity.

An hour later, I placed my resignation letter on my office desk and drove through the night back to my hometown.

Just as I was dreaming about using the money to buy a few properties and become a landlord, Carter suddenly appeared in front of me.