Chapter 449: I Have a Better Way

They had already gambled away every last cent. They couldn't repay the debt, and there was nothing of value left at home. The worst that could happen was their son going to prison. The Nubberds had given up completely. They had thrown in the towel and decided they had nothing left to lose. Let everyone do as they pleased. Cliff would quit as village chief, and his relatives and neighbors could think what they liked. They couldn't repay the money, so somebody had to take the blame. The construction...