Chapter 40: Money Solves All Problems

While Tina and Sophia were enjoying their cake, the group had already decided on the final place to have dinner. Considering that Sophia was younger, they ordered some lighter dishes. By the time they finished dinner, it was already eleven o'clock, and Sophia felt sleepy and wanted to go back early to rest. Jared asked Nathan to take Tina home, but she refused. She wanted to walk the streets alone. During her ten years in the mountains, she never had the chance to enjoy the hustle and bustle of the city; on the rare occasions she did come down, it was always to take care of business and then return immediately. The weather was good that day, cool and breezy, which felt comfortable on the skin. Jared insisted on escorting her, but Tina was adamant about going alone. After a long standoff, Jared finally relented, only saying, "Send me a message when you get home, to let me know you’re safe!" "Okay." Tina's attitude towards Jared had improved a lot, thanks to Sophia and the strawberr