Chapter 40

When Sasha was young, her parents were always busy working, leaving her and her sibling in the care of their grandparents. She often said her grandmother loved her the most. In Sasha's first year of middle school, her grandmother fell and passed away a few weeks later. Clara had grown used to seeing the spirit of Sasha's grandmother. Not seeing her now, Clara glanced around. "What are you looking at, Clara?" Sasha asked suspiciously. "Nothing. Let's go eat," Clara replied, dismissing the absence of the spirit. Sasha's grandmother didn't always appear, so Clara didn't think much of it. "I'll cover the bill tonight. My company paid me today, and I got a bonus too," Sasha offered. With her salary and bonuses, Sasha's annual income had soared past a million, dwarfing Evelyn's earnings. Clara shook her head. "No way I'm letting you do that. I'm the one who invited you both out, so this meal is on me." Sasha's laugh was warm and infectious. "Keep a tab for now. Tonight, dinner's o