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Brenna slipped the bangle onto her left wrist immediately. “It’s stunning. I’ve got something for you, too.”
She pulled a large envelope of cash from her bag and handed it to Belen. “Please don't refuse this. Ethan and |
don’t visit often, so take this money and treat yourself. Spend it freely, and when it’s spent, I'll bring more.”
Belen loved money. Though she was old and spent little now, the sight of the thick envelope made her beam.
Minna, meanwhile, felt a bit awkward. She had only brought fruit and cakes for Belen. Elsa hadn't suggested
bringing something expensive before.
Minna guessed Brenna’s envelope held at least twenty thousand.
She felt outdone, but it was too late for her to prepare cash now.
Embarrassment washed over her, and her resentment toward Brenna surged.
Belen opened the envelope, revealing exactly twenty thousand.
“Your visit alone delights me. No need to bringmoney next time,” Belen said to Brenna.
Brenna smiled. “Alright. | also brought sdishes from the Peace Hotel for you. They're all light in flavor,
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtincluding three types of ravioli. You can try them later.”
“The Peace Hotel! That's a historic place. Their food is pricey; even the simplest dishes run in the hundreds. But
oh, so delicious,” Belen said, thrilled, as she began counting the cash.
Minna’s discomfort grew. Brenna had given Belen money, and she hadn't. Was Brenna doing this on purpose to
humiliate her?
Brenna didn’t give it much thought; twenty thousand dollars was trivial to her. She had no desire to outshine
Minna or make her feel small. In fact, she hadn't even known Minna would be at the gathering until she arrived.
With a lighthearted grin, she said to Belen, “You can count it slowly later. If a bill or two is missing, just tell me,
and I'll cover it.”
Belen smiled warmly, her eyes sparkling at the sight of the cash. She counted it slowly, enjoying the moment. “I
trust you, dear. Even if a bill or two is missing, | wouldn't bother you about it.”
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Minna, observing Belen’s delight over the money, felt a twinge of disdain, her impression of Belen souring.
She patted her pockets, realizing she had no cash.
Glancing at Kenny and Elsa, she felt too embarrassed to ask them for money.
Seeing Minna's discomfort, Bess
stepped forward, positioning herself
in front of Belen. “G nana enoigh
wt hc ats re point?
It's’ just twenty thousand dollars, and
you're acting so thrilled. If you love
money that much, I'll transfer you
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She shot Brenna a pointed look,
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Belen set the money aside. She didn't
care who gave her gifts or who didn't;
at her age, she poke
ere iss with Minna
iy she wanted to keep things
gracious. She tucked the money back
into the envelope. “Fine, fine, I'll stop
counting.” The content is on
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chapter there!
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