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

headquarters,” Camila said, playfully hugging her mom. She then turned

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

ours?” Camila asked, surprised. Their diner’s prices were already low, with daily fresh ingredients and minimal profit margins.

five dollars and large portion for seven,”

they even making a profit?” Camila was shocked. Such prices were rare even in smaller cities, let alone a major one, where rent and utility costs were

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

young girl run

Claire didn’t know, but Camila did. There was only one person who would go

hurt the enemy at the cost of hurting oneself even more was stupid.

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

but I’m still young and can work. Save your money.

“Mom, I’m serious.”

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