"Honey, did you sponsor a student? Why didn't you tell me?" Ellie Nelson asked.
"Because I sponsored them personally. The group's sponsorship slots were already filled, so I didn't mention it, dear," Elijah said, trying to brush it off.
"Don't worry, Florence—" Elijah said, standing up, flustered. "Why not ask your aunt to make something you like?"
"No need." Florence turned away. "I only came to say this."
*****
Elijah hurried after her. "Did you see Daniel?!"
"Why?" Florence scoffed. "Are you trying to keep me from seeing him? You gave all the money to Sophia for Daniel, yet you still don't understand your daughter."
"Why don't you ask her? How much did you give her? Over the years, how much actually reached Daniel?"
Elijah's anger flared. "Florence, what do you want?!"
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