Betty
Author: Sultana
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

Chapter 29

Jay POV

Betty took a sip of coffee and smiled.

We are now in a coffee shop

"What happened? You look like a mess"

"Mama coco is dead" she choked and bit her lips to stop the sob that was about to escape her mouth.

"What?How? When?"

"She dead in her sleep last week,and she was buried by the neighbors"

"My condolence dear,it ok"I patted her shoulders while she sniffles.

"So why are you here?"

"I have no where to go" she replied and blew on her coffee.

"Ok but why did you come see me?"

"For help,I need housing and clothing" I groaned,I'm not some kind of orphanage.

"Don't worry, it not for free,I will work and pay you"

"Ok so where will you stay,I mean you can't stay with me and…."

"I don't mind" she cut me off and I nearly choke on my coffee

"I care,my Mom would misunderstand the situation"

"Let her misunderstand,after all you like me don't you?" I froze and lift my eyes to look at her.

"Like you?"I asked bluffed

"yes,I saw the way you stared at me the other day" she scof
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