I pulled out the object to find it was a small wallet.
Flashing it to her, she nodded. "Keep it. Use the money to..."
Just then, Zora stepped forward, "Aaliyah, what on earth are you trying to do? Why are you taking her things? We don't welcome you here, Jaylan..."
Hazel's gaze suddenly sharpened, and she uttered clearly, "Get out!"
I gave Zora a contemptuous glance and then turned to Farley, who had been noisy earlier but now remained silent, likely having understood Hazel's words.
"Do you need anything else from me?" I asked Hazel.
Her face was a mask of confusion and sorrow as she shook her head, her eyes brimming with sadness.
Ignoring Zora, I leaned in and whispered something in Hazel's ear, then stood up to face her.
Hazel's expression was complex as she looked into my eyes, slowly turning towards Zora.
I raised the wallet, "Consider it done, after all, we were once family. I'll take my leave then!"
With that, I turned and walked out with Hannah by my side.
Zora, not ready to let it go, chased after us, blocking my path. "What did you tell Hazel?"
I smirked at her, arching an eyebrow. "Take a guess?"
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