Chapter 19

*JANELLE* “Because of what?”I asked, curiously. But he smiled and reached out to put a messy strand of hair behind my ear. "I don’t mean to intrude but I noticed you were going through something, you know, with your mom. If you ever need any help, I’m always available." He had helped me a lot in the past, so I smiled and shook my head. What I should be doing now is looking for ways to repay him. "You're too stubborn."He chided with a smile. I licked my lips. It was not that I didn't need his help, but I was afraid that I wouldn’t be able pay him back. I was impoverished. “It's getting dark. Don't you want to go home, Doctor Marco?" I asked. "Janelle." He looked at me. "Don't call me Doctor Marco any more, okay?" He looked at me seriously and said, "Call me by my name. We have known each other for such a long time, but you always call me Doctor Marco. That sounds like we are not close. What do you think?" I thought for a moment. He was older than me, and he used to take care of me like