Chapter 1968

"So, now that your mother's paralyzed, you're the breadwinner of the house but all the money you make goes to your father?"

"Yes."

Ellen took a deep breath, her eyes as she mustered up the courage to say, "I'm sure you didn't expect that, right? You must be thinking that I'm a complete joke. Well, go ahead. Laugh all you want."

Wilbur shook his head. "No. I feel awful that you had to go through all of that. Dashan people do not like mocking others. Besides, I told you I would help you."

Ellen barked out a laugh, tears welling up in her eyes. She had been ready for Wilbur to laugh at her and even abandon her, leaving her to leave the cafe awkwardly on her own. Yet not only did Wilbur not laugh at her, but he even comforted her, which had warmed her heart.

After the cafe, Ellen brought Wilbur to the theme park at his suggestion. The two of them had a fun afternoon together until Ellen's father called her screaming. Ellen's smile froze on her face, and she turned to Wilbur. "I think it's time for me to go. Thank you for everything you've done for me today. You're a good man. I guess this is where I say goodbye to you."

that. However, there was a limit to everyone's financial capacity, and Wilbur had already spent a fair amount of money

enough with what she

told you I was going to help you, didn't I? Besides, you said that we were now friends, and don't friends help each other

nothing I have that makes me worthy of your help. I guess if you want... I can give 'that' to you. You can go book a hotel now

misunderstood me. We're friends. Take me to your house, and I'll have a good chat with your father and convince him to treat you

you sure you want to go back with me? My

with a smile. "It's cool, I like talking to bad-tempered people the most and

really

Ellen's father called her three times on the way back, and Wilbur

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