Thomas only showed up briefly at the engagement ceremony. Seeing Thomas's current act, it was hard not to treat him as a scammer.
"The bride price was always agreed to be 18,800 dollars, a decision between our mothers. If you don't believe it, go ask your mom!" I rolled my eyes at him and lifted my foot to walk back inside.
But Thomas rushed up and grabbed my hand, "You're not leaving! If you don't return the money today, I'll accuse you of fraud!"
"Olivia, who's making all this noise?" My mother's voice rang out, sending a wave of panic through me.
My face turned pale instantly and the image of my mother gasping for breath in the previous life was fresh in my mind.
But in Thomas's eyes, my pale face became evidence that I had indeed taken the bride price for myself.
In the past, Thomas had always shown concern and warmth toward my mother, but this time he ignored her entirely, unlike his previous eagerness.
All he cared about was using my pale face as proof to show the crowd.
He grabbed my chin and turned my face to the crowd, "Look! Everyone, just look! If she didn't take it, then why does she look so guilty?"