Chapter 25-3

"I don't think I could afford a shoebox right now. Have you seen the rent prices lately? They're insane, Aiden. My plan was to save this year and this summer in my very free dorm so that I could afford something when I have to live off-campus next year." "Then save, Marley, and contribute what you can, when you can. That doesn't always have to mean money. Our personal chef lives in the guest house. All he has to do is cook three meals a day for Ian to earn his keep, and he still gets paid." Marley mulled over that idea. "I would be cooking, cleaning, doing the laundry, and buying some groceries and supplies." "I meant that more metaphorically." He rolled his eyes. "I don't want you to be my personal chef or housekeeper. Helping out like you do even when you don't live here, that's more than enough. Can we leave it at that?" She levelled their eyes in challenge. "No. So let's talk about rent then. How much do you pay a month?" He held their stare f