Chapter 264

We were almost at the restaurant when Wendy, who had arrived earlier, noticed Mandy blocking my path and quickly came to my side.

"I won't be poor forever!" Mandy said firmly.

"I think you will," Wendy replied, eyeing Mandy up and down. "The Mullers gave you clothes, bags, and jewelry. So why are you dressed so shabbily? Don't tell me you've sold everything and wasted it all?"

"My parents took everything. Even if I wanted to waste it, I couldn't."

"If your parents took your things, you should ask them to give them back. Why come to Jen?"

"I... I..." Mandy's eyes welled up with tears. "If I had a way to get my things back from them, I wouldn't be in this desperate situation."

"Are your family members even more difficult than you are?"

"I know I was wrong before. I apologize to both of you."

The enticing smell of food filled the air. Mandy lifted her drooping head, following the scent.

She was truly hungry.

Considering the consequences of helping her, I suppressed my sympathy.