The trance prompted by the TV was interrupted by the sound of Lina's voice beside Joana. "Fascinating," she remarked, wiping her hands on her apron. "That's more than I anticipated."
Turning to face Lina, Joana remained taken aback by Elijah's sudden act of generosity. "He doesn't often do things like this, does he?" she inquired.
Lina shrugged. "Every now and then. It has been a periodic occurrence, happening about once a year in recent times. However, it's usually discreet and rarely involves such a substantial sum. I wonder what prompted him to donate such a large amount and agree to it being televised."
"And to an orphanage, no less," Molly chimed in from behind Joana.
Shrugging once more, Lina turned and made her way back to the kitchen. Joana followed suit, still intrigued by the
