Chapter 34

Camila was already used to this after years with her Grandma. She said with a smile, “It’s okay.”

“I’ll take you on a trip for the holidays,” Claire said.

“Yay, the diner is closed for seven days over the holidays! I got a big raise, so I can treat you to see the snow,” Camila giggled.

Claire nodded with relief, “You’re really something, sweetheart.”

After more than an hour on the bus, they finally arrived at the Maple Seafood. “This place is pretty expensive,” Camila remarked.

“It’s your grandma’s 70th birthday, so your uncle probably wants to do something nice,” Claire said, linking arms with her daughter as they walked inside.

Camila frowned and said, “I bet he will find an excuse to go to the bathroom when it’s time to pay the bill.”

This had happened a few times before. Every time the waiter brought the bill, either he was on a phone call or had gone to the bathroom, so to avoid embarrassment, her mom would always end up paying. Later, her uncle would pretend to be surprised, saying, “Oh, you’ve paid already?” He never mentioned splitting the bill or transferring money.

her grandmother and uncle’s family had already arrived and

birthday.” Claire handed her mother a prepared

and her smile beamed. “Claire, you’re so thoughtful.”

the gold earrings she had

right away, but upon seeing the gleaming earrings, her expression subtly changed. She looked slightly scornful

new gold bracelet. Her eyes were filled with pride.

Camila’s

the gold bracelet in her grandmother’s hand, estimating it to be around ten thousand. Drew had just graduated from a lesser–known college. How could he afford such an expensive gift?

talented. He made over thirty thousand

indeed successful,”

Camila has been working for over a year since graduating and doesn’t even make ten thousand a month, does she?” her aunt Melinda pointedly

forced a smile.

you treated us to dinner? You won’t need to ‘leech‘

and Melinda’s faces turned ashen. “Such an ungrateful child!”

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