Lily gently patted Claire on the shoulder. "Claire, if you're really strapped for cash, I still have some savings. If that's not enough, we could even ask Victor for help."
She truly felt bad for Claire.
Claire was a child who had neither a father's love nor a mother's care, not even knowing who her biological parents were. Yet, like a flower blooming in the cracks of a stone, she was both strong and resilient. Not only did she take care of herself, but she also looked after the children at Sunrise Orphanage.
"No." Claire declined firmly and decisively.
"This is my problem. I shouldn't trouble you with it."
What's more, Victor was Lily's boyfriend and a good friend of Richard's. Deep down, Claire didn't want to involve Victor in her matters, nor did she want them to find out
