Unlike in the past, the orphanage now received regular donations from social organizations and kind-hearted individuals after being featured on TV. Government subsidies also arrived on time, which was why Jake felt at ease leaving Director Alexon here.
Volunteers came every month to help with cooking and cleaning. School-aged children had dedicated buses, and most importantly, Director Alexon refused to leave this place.
Jake and Mina sat across from each other, with Director Alexon beside Jake.
Saying they weren't hungry had been a lie—Jake just didn't want to trouble Director Alexon.
The food prepared for the children was nutritious, with meat and shrimp. Jake ate heartily.
To his surprise, Sister Mina didn't hesitate either, eating even more than he did.
After the meal, Ash cleared the table without being asked. Mina thanked her softly, and Ash replied in her rural dialect, which was hard to decipher, but Mina could tell she was being complimented.
