I Choose The Poor | Learn English Through Story | Graded Reader (B1- B2 Level) ✅

My name is Nancy. I am 37 years old. I work in marketing in the city. I have a good job. I earn good money. My apartment is nice and clean, but I am alone. Every morning I wake up at 6. I drink my coffee. I check my emails. I go to work. Every evening I come home. I

eat dinner alone. I watch TV, then I go to bed. My life is very organized. Everything has its place. My clothes hang in straight rows. My books stand in perfect lines. But something feels wrong. Something is missing. I call my mother every Sunday. Last Sunday, she asks the same question again. Nancy, when will you find someone? I did not

answer. I never know what to say. You are 37 now, she said. Time is passing. I know, Mom. Your father and I worry about you. My mother always worries. She wants me to marry well. She wants me to marry someone rich, someone important, someone who can give me security. I understand her. Five years ago, I loved someone. His

name was David. He broke my heart. After that, I focused on my work. Work is safe. Work does not hurt you. But my mother does not forget. She wants me to try again. Last week, she called me. She sounded excited. Nancy, I met someone perfect for you. Mom, please. His name is Juan. He owns three

companies. He is very handsome, very successful. I don't know. Just meet him once. Just dinner, please. I said yes. I always say yes to my mother. We met at an expensive restaurant. Juan was waiting for me. My mother was right. He was very handsome. He wore an expensive suit. His watch cost more than my car. Nancy,

he said. He smiled. His teeth were perfect and white. Hello, Juan. He pulled out my chair. We sat down. The restaurant was beautiful. Crystal lights hung from the ceiling. Soft music played in the background. Juan ordered wine. He ordered our food. He did not ask me what I wanted. I own three companies, he said. One in New