“Do you need money?”
“No!” Her eyes widened on how she could talk about money matters so easily. She can’t get used to Ellise frankness.
“I do need something from you, but it’s not money.” she bit her lower lip for she was feeling embarrassed asking her friend for help. “I’ve been staying here in Madame Bae’s house for more than two weeks, I can’t continue to be a freeloader, you know?” she twisted her hands on her lap, not meeting Ellise’s eyes.
“I’m sure Madame Bae does not consider your presence in her house as a hassle. You don’t have to worry about that.”
“It’s still inappropriate to a***e other people’s kindness. So, I asked Aunt Joy and she said you could help me.”, she swallowed the embarrassment she was feeling for she didn’t have much choice.
“Hmm, I think I know what s
