Chapter 263

Aveline said, "I'm Aveline Young. I used to work here part-time."

Zane's face lit up with recognition. Yes, yes, you're that young girl! You got into college, didn't you?"

He smiled warmly, remembering the girl who had once stood

stubbornly at his shop's entrance, promising not to cause trouble and only wanting to earn some living expenses.

There were laws against employing child labor, but this determined girl had insisted, vowing she just wanted to work to support herself. She had been quick and efficient whenever customers came in and had shared her dream of going to college and leaving Arthur Town.

Feeling touched, Zane reluctantly agreed to employ her without much. expectation. He thought she might last a few days before quitting, like many young people who couldn't handle the hard work. But to his surprise, she had worked there for three years.

Zane had grown fond of the girl, treating her like the daughter he never had, often cooking special treats for her.

"Yes, I did." Aveline nodded, her eyes shimmering with emotion.

She cherished the warmth and kindness she had found here, a stark

to much of her

that you're here, make

run your business, and besides, I didn't come

approvingly. "This young man looks

deny it. Instead, she smiled and went

aside, observing this unfamiliar side of Aveline and

to

he had never truly delved into her past. Now, however, a sudden desire to understand more about her history arose within him. Watching her busily

two tables before sitting beside Lucas.

work here,

"Alright."

and began writing down her choices, then headed to

from

she carried a plate of skewers. "Here, try these. They're really

special treats for her,

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