“I can see that,” he answered with a single nod. “Yes, I bet you have trust funds from your parents and your name as a shareholder of numerous companies. I bet your uniform cost more than the cafe earned for a month. But what do you have that actually is yours?”
My throat ran dry. But I couldn’t move to reach for the remaining juice on the table. His words went straight to my chest but dagger but like a fool that I was, I dismissed it by forcing a smile. But reminding myself he was one of the kindest souls but was acting cold towards me because of what I did. I also had to accept that my gifts for them last week were already enough. I understood their surprise seeing me bring branded clothes, toys, and bags for the kids.
“Oh!” I exclaimed as I remembered something. “I almost forgot.” I r
