Chapter 49: Embarrassing (3)
"I can’t do it," Warren said, having no use for other work now.
"Weren’t you the one speaking of needing money? Some people need to work for what they want. It won’t be hard work for us. It is only a garden house to fix. It shouldn’t take more than a day to do," said Noah.
"I don’t need money, and I want to redefine myself in this town. My mother dreads everyone looking down on us. Think of how she will feel to have me continue to build homes. You should go by yourself," Warren said, having no interest in that work again.
Warren no longer wanted to be the son that his mother despised. He could be so much more, and with the money he got, his dreams would happen.
Noah didn’t understand the sudden change. "It is not embarrassing work. There are plenty of well-sought-after men whose families take part in this business."
Warren laughed at his father being so naive. "Those families employ others to do the hard work while they take all the credit and get better pay. I want to make something of myself. I want to become a man my mother is proud of. You should do the same," Warren suggested.
Noah placed his hands on his waist, holding back from yelling at Warren since Kate was resting. "I am the same man your mother met years ago. I’ve taken care of the two of you as best as I could. Any kind of work to keep this home going is not embarrassing."
Warren laughed. His father’s innocent act no longer worked on him since he found out the truth years ago.
"The fact that you remained the same man is embarrassing. We both know that if she could walk, she wouldn’t have married you. She settled for a man she could be better than. Should I speak on why you really married a crippled woman?" Warren asked, more than willing to share what he knew. "I have been waiting to speak on it."