"I don't stay in the orange building, but in another worker's house."
"But you are still Uncle Phop's ward, right?"
"Yes, but he doesn't like me, that's why he sent me far away like this."
"Why?"
"He doesn't like kids."
"Oh, right. Mom used to say that Uncle Phop's women aren't teenagers. He likes grown women. It's not surprising; Uncle Phop is already forty-two. Liking teenagers wouldn't make sense."
"But one day, I will grow up too."
"Why, do you want to be in Uncle Phop's circle?"
"Yes." Answering directly would be easier, and it seemed like a way to cut the conversation short if Pete thought too much of her.
"By the time you grow up, Uncle Phop will be old."
"I prefer older men."
"Because they have money?"
"Well, it's complicated..." How should I answer? Everyone likes mone
