It felt like I was trying to rescue a drowning person, only for them to ask if they’d have to pay me a reward afterward.
What a cynic.
This was supposed to be a touching human drama about reuniting with family and helping her find a happy life. Instead, the mood had turned into salary negotiations in record time.
Looking slightly flustered, Yuna threw out a number.
"Uh, um, if I support you with this amount, free of charge⋯⋯?"
"That sounds good. I think it’s worth being rescued for that much."
"Jewel, you haven’t changed at all, have you⋯⋯?"
