Dr. Todd Wants Money from Charity Dingle

May 15, 2026, 19:25
UKEntertainment

Introduction

Dr. Caitlin Todd and Charity Dingle have a big problem about money and a secret baby.

Main Body

Dr. Todd knows a secret. She knows that Ross Barton is the real father of baby Leyla. Dr. Todd told Charity she will keep this secret if Charity gives her £10,000. Charity gave her £5,000 first. Then Dr. Todd learned that Charity owns a part of a pub called The Woolpack. Now Dr. Todd wants much more money. She wants hundreds of thousands of pounds because Charity has a business. Charity needs money now. She wants to sell her part of the pub to Ruby Miligan or Kim Tate. Some people think a security camera video can show that Dr. Todd is a bad person. This video could stop the problem.

Conclusion

Charity is trying to sell her business to pay Dr. Todd.

Learning

💰 Money Words

In this story, we see different ways to talk about money. To reach A2, you need to know these basic patterns:

1. The 'Give' Pattern

  • Give + Person + Amount
  • Example: "Charity gave her £5,000."
  • Use this when something moves from one person to another.

2. Owning Things

  • Own + Object
  • Example: "Charity owns a part of a pub."
  • Own means it is yours. It is a stronger word than have.

3. The 'Want' Pattern

  • Want + Money/Object →\rightarrow *"She wants more money."
  • Want + To + Action →\rightarrow *"She wants to sell her part."

Quick Vocabulary List:

  • Secret: Something you do not tell other people.
  • Business: A company or shop (like the pub).
  • Pay: To give money for a service or a secret.

Vocabulary Learning

money
A form of payment used for buying goods or services
Example:I need some money to buy a new book.
big (adj.)
of great size or extent
Example:The elephant is a big animal.
secret
Something kept hidden from others
Example:She kept the surprise a secret until the party.
problem (n.)
a difficult situation
Example:We have a problem with the car.
baby
A very young child
Example:The baby laughed when the baby monitor rang.
money (n.)
cash used for buying things
Example:She needs more money for groceries.
pub
A public house where people drink and eat
Example:We met at the pub after work.
secret (n.)
something kept hidden
Example:He has a secret about his past.
sell
To give something in exchange for money
Example:He decided to sell his old bike.
baby (n.)
a very young child
Example:The baby is sleeping.
part
A piece or section of something
Example:She owns a part of the company.
real (adj.)
actually existing, not fake
Example:This is a real opportunity.
camera
A device that records images or video
Example:The security camera captured the whole event.
father (n.)
a man's parent
Example:He is the father of the baby.
video
A recording of moving pictures
Example:She watched a video about cooking.
told (v.)
said something to someone
Example:She told me a story.
problem
A difficult situation or issue
Example:The problem was solved after a quick meeting.
keep (v.)
to hold or not let go
Example:Keep the door closed.
bad
Not good or harmful
Example:It was a bad day because it rained all morning.
gives (v.)
provides or offers
Example:He gives gifts to friends.
learned (v.)
discovered or found out
Example:She learned a new skill.
owns (v.)
has possession of
Example:He owns a house.
part (n.)
a piece of something
Example:This is a part of the puzzle.
pub (n.)
a place where people drink
Example:They went to the pub.
wants (v.)
desires
Example:She wants a new book.
much (adj.)
a large amount
Example:He has much money.
hundreds (n.)
many dozens
Example:There were hundreds of people.
thousands (n.)
many hundreds
Example:Thousands of fans attended.
pounds (n.)
British money
Example:She has five thousand pounds.
business (n.)
a commercial activity
Example:He runs a small business.
needs (v.)
requires
Example:She needs help with homework.
sell (v.)
exchange for money
Example:They will sell the car.
people (n.)
human beings
Example:Many people came.
think (v.)
have an opinion
Example:I think it is good.
security (n.)
protection or safety
Example:Security guards watch the area.
camera (n.)
device that records images
Example:The camera captured the moment.
video (n.)
recorded moving pictures
Example:He watched a video.
show (v.)
display or present
Example:The video will show the event.
bad (adj.)
not good
Example:He is a bad driver.
person (n.)
a human being
Example:She is a kind person.
stop (v.)
cease or end
Example:Stop the noise.
trying (v.)
attempting
Example:She is trying to learn.
pay (v.)
give money for something
Example:He will pay the bill.