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Learn English through Stories Level 3 ⭐ The Girl Who Lied - Graded Reader | English Audio Podcast  My name is Catherine. I am twenty-four years old. I am an American girl. My father is very rich. We have lots of money, but money does not always bring happiness. I was a spoiled girl. My father bought me everything I wanted. I used to sneak out of the house at night. I went to clubs. I told my father I was going to class, but I was lying.   #englishlearning #LanguageMastery #learnenglishthroughstory #gradedreaderlevel3 #learnenglishthroughstorylevel3 #ieltspreparation  #improveyourenglish #ielts_listening   #englishstorywithsubtitle #englishstorywithsubtites #englishlisteningpractice #englishaudiobook #gradedreader #englishstories #learnenglishthroughstories #englishstory  #englishstoryforlisteningtoimproveenglish #listeningenglishstory #englishstoryforlistening #gradedreader #learnenglishonline #bestenglishstory #bestenglishstories

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00:00My name is Catherine. I am 24 years old. I am an American girl. My father is very rich.

00:10We have lots of money, but money does not always bring happiness.

00:16I was a spoiled girl. My father bought me everything I wanted.

00:22I used to sneak out of the house at night. I went to clubs.

00:27I told my father I was going to class, but I was lying.

00:33One day, I told my father I needed a driver.

00:38He said, OK. One morning, my father dropped his wallet by accident.

00:46A young man saw this happen. He picked up the wallet and gave it back.

00:51My father was very happy. He asked the young man what he wanted as a reward.

00:59The young man was poor. The young man said, I do not want money. Can you give me a job?

01:07My father remembered I needed a driver. He asked if he could drive.

01:13The young man said yes. My father told him to start the work from tomorrow.

01:19The next day, my father said, Catherine, this is your new driver.

01:26I looked at the young man. He was tall and handsome, but he was black.

01:32I did not want him as my driver. I was rude to him.

01:38The young man became my driver. His name was Jacob.

01:42Every day, Jacob drove me places.

01:47I told him to take me to school, but then I made him drive to the club instead.

01:54I told him not to tell my father.

01:58Jacob knew all my secrets.

02:00He knew I lied to my father.

02:03He knew I went to clubs.

02:05He knew I drank alcohol.

02:07But he never told my father.

02:11But one night, everything changed.

02:14I told my father I was going to study.

02:18Jacob drove me to my favorite club.

02:22I was dancing and drinking.

02:24Then I saw my father walk into the club.

02:28He was there for a business meeting.

02:31He saw me right away.

02:33I was very drunk.

02:34I looked terrible.

02:35My father was shocked.

02:38His friends saw me too.

02:41My father was embarrassed and angry.

02:44When I got home, my father was waiting.

02:47He shouted at me for a long time.

02:50He said I was a liar.

02:52My father locked me in my room.

02:55He said I could never leave the house again.

02:59I felt like a prisoner in my own house.

03:03The only person I saw was Jacob.

03:07He brought me food every day.

03:10He was the only one who was kind to me.

03:14Jacob brought me books to read.

03:17He sat and talked with me sometimes.

03:20He made me feel less alone.

03:23One evening, Jacob came to my room with dinner.

03:28Are you okay, Catherine?

03:30He asked.

03:31I began to cry.

03:33I am so lonely, Jacob.

03:36You are the only friend I have, I said.

03:40Jacob sat next to me.

03:42He wiped my tears with his hand.

03:45You are not alone, Catherine.

03:48He said.

03:49I am here.

03:50We talked for hours.

03:53We sat close together on my bed.

03:56Jacob told me about his dreams.

03:59I told Jacob about my fears.

04:02From that day, Jacob and I grew closer.

04:07Every evening, he came to my room.

04:10We talked and laughed together.

04:13One night, there was a big storm.

04:16My room was dark and cold.

04:19Jacob came into my room.

04:22Do not be afraid, he said.

04:25I am here with you.

04:28Jacob sat next to my bed.

04:30He held my hand in the dark.

04:33Thank you for being so kind to me, I said.

04:37You deserve kindness, Jacob said.

04:40You are a good person, Catherine.

04:43Jacob looked into my eyes.

04:46My heart began to beat fast.

04:49He moved closer to me.

04:51Jacob touched my face.

04:54Catherine, he said.

04:56I think I am falling in love with you.

04:59My eyes filled with tears.

05:02I love you too, Jacob, I said.

05:06Jacob kissed me.

05:07It was my first real kiss.

05:09From that night, we were in love.

05:13Jacob would visit me every evening.

05:17We would hold hands and talk about our future.

05:21He would write me little notes.

05:24One day, I was in my room, reading a book.

05:29Then suddenly, I smelled smoke.

05:32There was a fire downstairs.

05:34I tried to open my door, but it was locked.

05:39I was trapped.

05:41I could not breathe.

05:42I screamed for help.

05:45Then I heard Jacob running up the stairs.

05:48He broke down my door.

05:51Catherine, he shouted.

05:53We have to get out now.

05:55Jacob picked me up in his arms.

05:58He carried me down the stairs.

06:00Jacob saved my life that day.

06:04When my father came home, he thanked Jacob, but he still did not treat him like family.

06:12That night, Jacob came to my room.

06:16I could have lost you today, he said.

06:19I love you so much, Catherine.

06:22I want to protect you forever.

06:24I looked into his eyes and said,

06:28Jacob, I want to be with you always, but my father will never let us be together.

06:35Jacob was quiet.

06:38Then he said, what if we left together?

06:41What if we started a new life somewhere else?

06:45Yes, I said.

06:47I want to leave with you.

06:49We planned our escape carefully.

06:51Two weeks later, we were ready.

06:54Jacob came to my room at midnight.

06:58I had packed one small bag.

07:01We walked down the stairs.

07:03Jacob started the car very quietly.

07:07We drove away from the big house.

07:10We drove for many hours.

07:13When the sun came up, we were far from home.

07:17I felt free for the first time in months.

07:21We found a small town where no one knew us.

07:26We rented a small apartment.

07:28It was small, but it was ours.

07:32Jacob got a job fixing cars.

07:35I got a job at a gift shop.

07:37We did not have much money, but we had each other.

07:42We were happy.

07:43Three months later, Jacob proposed to me.

07:46He did not have money for a ring.

07:50He made one from a flower stem.

07:53Will you marry me, Catherine?

07:56He asked.

07:57Yes, I said.

07:59Yes.

08:00We had a small wedding at the town church.

08:04It was simple, but perfect.

08:07Now we have been married for two years.

08:10We have our own small house.

08:13Jacob has his own garage now.

08:16We work together every day.

08:19We are planning to have children soon.

08:23Jacob will be a wonderful father.

08:27I sometimes think about my father.

08:30I wonder if he misses me, but I do not regret my choice.

08:35Jacob showed me what real love looks like.

08:39He showed me that happiness comes from caring for others.

08:45My father had money, but Jacob had a good heart.

08:49He had courage.

08:51We are not rich in money, but we are rich in love.

08:56Jacob and I are proof that true love can overcome anything.

09:01Now we live each day with joy and gratitude.

09:06I am happy now.

09:08Real happiness does not come from money, but from love, kindness, and being with someone who truly cares for you.

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