Joey walked over to Monica, crouched down, and playfully poked the little orange cat. Startled, the feline quickly darted away, prompting a chuckle from Joey.Watching their playful interaction, Monica's eyes revealed a hint of discomfort. She looked away and asked, "How long do you plan to stay this time?""I should leave by tomorrow. Once I'm done with this busy period, I'll pick you up for Eldeville. Grandma, I really hope you won't refuse anymore by then," Joey said, sitting in the chair with a determined expression.Monica immediately rejected the idea. "I've told you, don't waste money on buying a house. Why don't you ever listen?"Fully aware of the housing prices in Eldeville, she didn't want to burden Joey too much."I'm not wasting money. I've saved up enough. There won't be mortgage hassle for me," Joey replied."What if I'm not keen on moving to the city?" Monica asked in a soft tone.Joey understood Monica was used to rural life, but she couldn't let her stay here f
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