Chapter 14 - My Daughter Asked Me Why I Never Let Money Decide My Life, and I Gave Her the Answer My Younger Self NeededElena was fifteen.
She was smart.
Independent.
Strong.
She asked:
“Mom, why don't we have more things?”
I laughed.
“We have enough.”
“But you could buy anything.”
“Yes.”
“Then why don't you?”
I thought.
“Because I learned that having everything doesn't mean you can keep yourself.”
She didn't understand.
I continued.
“Money can buy houses.”
“Cars.”
“Security.”
“But it can't buy peace.”
She looked at Vincent.
“Dad has money.”
“He does.”
“Does he agree?”
Vincent laughed.
“I do.”
Elena smiled.
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“Then I think you two finally understand each other.”
We did.
