Eliza stared at the bowl in front of her, realizing she couldn't possibly finish it all. "How about I share some with you?"

"Sure thing." Juan turned and headed to the kitchen, returning with a bowl for Eliza. "When it comes to real friendship, it's us who get it. Mr. Casper, on the other hand, is just too stingy." Casper: ...

"Juan, could you have a bit of shame? Was this pasta even meant for you?"

With an innocent look, Juan sighed, "I'm hungry, so let's forget about my shame for now."

"You..."

Eliza looked up at Casper. "You should have some too."

She took the bowl and divided the pasta into three portions. One for each, to avoid any squabbling.

"Mr. Casper, come join us. It's the least we can do to appreciate your hard work." Juan pulled up a chair for Casper.

a bit upset. But for Eliza's sake,

might cause more trouble. After all, Eliza was a woman. She might not be able to handle it. "Alright then, you must be exhausted."

with a lack of enthusiasm, taking a few bites of her pasta before heading back

Casper's bowl and seeing Eliza's bowl still had some, he cleaned it up too. Having lived abroad for many

Juan

Mikey

probably was

glanced around the room, "...he's eyeing even this

dormitory building, even if sold, would only fetch a few thousand dollars at most. Besides, Lynn's son couldn't possibly take all that money. "Then..." Juan slapped his thigh, "...they might know about the money Casper

taken aback. That

could just decide to take a portion of. At most, She could agree to give a share of

couldn't satisfy

unreasonable demands.

few days. If the Smith family shows up, I'll handle it." Juan, after all, was a man. He could reason with them, and if things got rough, he wasn't afraid. Eliza had her thoughts, her eyelashes fluttering slightly as she said somberly, "Actually, I'd quite like to meet

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