Chapter 1221

Downstairs, the whole family was quietly eating breakfast. The usually lively Tilly was unusually silent and well-behaved. But her silence didn't mean she could sit still. Her little feet kept kicking Loid, trying to remind him to ask Lily for money. She kicked him over and over, but Loid didn't budge. Growing anxious, Tilly put down her cutlery and said, "Daddy, I'm done eating. It's time for school." "Mm," Loid replied, setting down his cutlery. "I'll take you all to school." Tilly was frustrated. She crossed her arms, stood firmly in place, and pouted at Loid. Loid felt utterly helpless under her gaze. He awkwardly coughed into his hand before turning to Lily. "Mrs. Laurier, I need some money." Lily glanced at him. "How much?" "About... a thousand…" Before he could finish, Tilly coughed loudly. Lily gave her a sidelong glance. "Is your throat bothering you?" Tilly quickly straightened up. "No, I'm fine! It's just... since school is starting today, the teacher might ask us