“Indeed I do, but before I tell you what I want, allow me to rephrase my previous statement. What I meant to say is that this money was never mine to begin with, it was yours all along, and all I’m doing is paying you back.”
“What do you mean, my money?” he asks, as he smiles while he stashes the coin purse within his attire, puzzled.
“It is yours, because these are the expenses you gave to my mother to raise me many, many years ago. She noted the amount of money you gave to her, so I wanted to repay every penny.”
“Hmph, I suppose she did know how to do her numbers.”
I gave him way more than what he gave her, but I knew he wouldn’t mention that. As far as she had mentioned, Erina said that he gave her five gold coins in total.
Before he can interject, I continue.
“I added extra gold
