CHAPTER 12

"I'm paying out of my scholarship allowance."

I give a nod.

We're still in the café, and we're eating because their pastries are delicious. Rizza was also engrossed in her ice cream when I looked at her. Then I started talking to Maya.

"By the way, Maya, don't worry about the food; I'll take care of everything, and I'll compensate you for babysitting Rizza when you had free time. I've been working since I started." I explained.

"There's no reason for you to do that," Maya pointed out.

"No, Maya, I understand how difficult it is to babysit a child this age, and you also have your studies...