Chapter 96

Connor paused briefly before responding, “Alright then.

With permission granted, Camila was in high spirits.

The next day, Camila slept until she woke naturally and dressed in casual wear before heading back to the old neighborhood in the city. It had been a while since she felt such a down–to–earth atmosphere.

Street vendors hawked their snacks, and Camila bought a corn dog to munch on as she walked. As she approached Cole’s fruit shop, Camila tossed the stick in the trash and wiped her mouth clean. Claire had told her not to eat such things, and certainly, she couldn’t let Cole find out.

“Hey Cole,” Camila greeted as she stood at the entrance of the fruit shop.

Cole, busy weighing fruit for customers, waved back at her.

Then she reached the diner.

“Mom.”

to see her daughter, “My dear, we live in the

then turned and noticed the diner was empty.

the street, offering really cheap prices, and it’s drawn our customers

diner’s prices were already low, with

portion is for five dollars and large portion for seven,” Claire

shocked. Such prices were rare even in smaller cities, let alone a major one,

came in and said, “I asked around about the landlord. The person who

young girl run a loss–making business?”

the bustling diner across the street, clenching her fists. Claire didn’t know, but Camila did. There was only one person who

the cost of hurting oneself even more was stupid.

maybe we should close the diner. I now earn enough money. I can take care of you, and you can enjoy some peace,”

work. Save your money. When

“Mom, I’m serious.”

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