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.”

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

busy at the headquarters,” Camila said, playfully hugging her mom. She then turned and noticed the diner was empty. “Why are there no customers at this time?”

diner opened across the street, offering really cheap prices,

Their diner’s prices were already low, with daily fresh ingredients and minimal profit

dollars and large portion for seven,” Claire

were rare even in smaller cities, let alone a major one, where rent and utility

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

run a loss–making business?” Claire

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

more was stupid. Only the reckless Tabitha could

money. I can take care

can work. Save your money. When I’m too old to make ravioli, then you can take care of

“Mom, I’m serious.”

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