Chapter 359

From his expression and eyes, I could see that he was very hungry, yet still trying to maintain his dignity.

I pushed the pie towards him. "If you don't know the way, perhaps you could tell me about Brookshire's culture and customs instead!"

I was determined to give him the pie one way or another.

"That I'm familiar with," he said, wiping his hands on his clothes before taking the pie. After a bite, he looked at my empty hands. "You gave me your pie. What will you eat?"

"I'll buy another one," I said, going to purchase two more pies and a cup of milk, worried that one wouldn't be enough for him.

"It's too much. One pie is plenty," he protested, eating slowly despite his obvious hunger.

"You'll get thirsty with just the pie. The drink will help," I explained.

"Well, if you insist," he said gratefully, accepting the milk.

We moved to a nearby bench. I wiped it clean with a tissue from my bag.

He sat on the edge, careful not to dirty my clothes.

After he finished eating, I offer