Chapter 100 If you can be here, Ava, why can't I?

Nova gently set her card on the coffee table, smiling as she said, "It's not like I need the money." Joshua gave her an intrigued look and teased, "Really? Feeling a bit independent? How about you take care of me then, sugar mama?" Nova raised an eyebrow, a touch of scorn in her voice. "Oh, please, spare me. That card of yours probably has more money on it than I have in my entire bank account." "But it's not quite the same as sugar mama money," Joshua quipped, leaning in closer. "Put in some extra effort, maybe one day you can be the one supporting me." This line sounded familiar, almost as if Tristan had said something similar before. "Why did you suddenly decide to come back?" Joshua asked. "I came back to visit my Grandma's grave." "When are you leaving?" Nova hesitated, her attachments now severed, she felt equally indifferent to all places, yet a part of her preferred staying in the country. Joshua just hummed and didn't push any further. As the evening set in and the l