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.”

dear, we live in the same

said, playfully hugging her mom. She then turned and noticed the diner was empty. “Why are

new diner opened across the street, offering really cheap prices,

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

is for five dollars and large

they even making a profit?” Camila was shocked. Such prices were rare even in smaller

landlord. The person who rented that place is a

young girl run a loss–making

fists. Claire didn’t know, but Camila

of hurting oneself even more

should close the diner. I now earn enough money. I can

but I’m still young and can work. Save your money. When I’m too old to make ravioli, then you can take

“Mom, I’m serious.”

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