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

then turned and noticed the diner was empty.

sighed helplessly, “A new diner opened across the street, offering really

prices were already

and large portion for seven,” Claire

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

said, “I asked around about the landlord. The

run a loss–making business?” Claire wondered.

but Camila did.

the enemy at the cost of hurting oneself even more was stupid. Only the reckless Tabitha could

I now earn enough money. I can take

of you, but I’m still young and 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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