Esther said nothing, simply staring down at her feet.

Ariel walked out of the kitchen.

"Wait!"

She stopped and looked back.

Esther came out of the kitchen, looking at her with wary eyes.

"Can you give me a dollar? I haven't eaten anything since yesterday night, you see?"

"Why? I cooked food when I returned had there's still food in the pot."

"Well…"

"Well, what?"

Esther remained silent.

"Alright, fine!"

Ariel took some money from her purse and gave it to her mother.

"Use it to buy what you want to buy. I know you will still spend it on booze anyway," she said.

"Thank you so much, daughter! I...