Chapter Thirty-four [Something good is happening]

Chapter Thirty-four: [ Something good is happening ]

"You must quit attending school this year. If you fall from that high, elevated position, our daily budget will be jeopardized once more, and we will have to start eating dried fish and fish sauce to pay your hospital bill."

John, who has long harbored displeasure towards Ericka, scoffed and threw caution to the breeze as Randy grinned and made fun of Ericka for being overly dramatic and forgetful in her responses to events.

“I apologize, Papa and Mama. I was unable to stop them when they surprised me, and I was at a loss for words when they expressed delight at seeing our farm and the fruit-bearing coconut trees. Before they return to their own home in the late afternoon, Ericka humbly explains, "Our bananas are not yet harvested, and there is no coffee or tea here for them to sample.” Furthermore,

"On top of that, tomorrow will still be an athletic meet competition. The following day is our great night to announce the winner. Of