"Haha, we definitely can't afford those clothes you picked out for us!"

"Since I'm the one who brought you guys out shopping, how can I possibly make you spend your own money?"

"No way... You loaded people didn't get your money easily, so we can't let you pay for everything... How about this, to celebrate our dorm's new look and great atmosphere, I'll treat you guys to a meal!" Stephanie said.

"Pfft, Steph, do you even have any money?"

"Yeah, I do! My mom's medical expenses have been resolved, and the money I earned from my part-time job is still in my bank account, so it's now my living expenses! Just say what you wanna eat, I got money!"

"Hahahaha... Alright, I want steak!"

"Then let's all go have steak together!"

The three of them, in great spirits, left the dorm together, attracting quite a few stares along the way.

After leaving the school, the three walked toward a restaurant near the school.

Stephanie's phone suddenly rang - it was her mom calling her.

She must be asking about her situation at school. Stephanie hurriedly answered the phone: "Mom!"

sounded upbeat as she laughed

mom was worried about her school

"Mom, I'm doing great! I even made some new friends! Gillian and I went

come to

about to go eat

folks have fun together... By the way, Steph, the caregiver Seb arranged for me came yesterday. You don't have to worry about me being at home alone."

Seb lately? He's been so kind to us,

"Understood, Mom!"

paid any attention to her anymore, but she didn't

mom and made sure things at school are taken care of as

your friends. I won't bother you guys any

as Stephanie was about

and said, "Mrs. Bishop, I'm Gillian. I'm

used

likes her too! You just focus on getting better!

worry about me. My life has been getting better and

and will take good

doesn't have to

"Understood!"

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