Chapter 78

"I'm feeling much better now," Celine said as she set the table. A strand of hair was hanging down her face, which looked haggard from the fight. Lisa noticed that Celine had lost weight since summer vacation and seemed to be in a difficult mental state. "So tell me what's going on. When did you return to Queenston? You're even working part-time as a delivery person without telling me," Lisa said. "Although delivering food is hard work, it pays better," Celine replied, looking exhausted. "I don't have enough money for next semester's fees." Lisa sat up in shock. "Didn't you save 1,500 dollars from working the first half of the year? You also got a scholarship for a grand. You don’t spend much on food and other expenses, either. Was it still not enough to cover tuition?" Celine shook her head, her eyes filled with despair. "When I went home, my brother stole all the money I saved and used it for games." “He used 2,500 dollars for games?” Lisa gasped. Celine forced a bitter smile.