Preparing to Go Toe-to-Toe with the Education Office

“Whew, I'm stuffed. Your cooking really is the best, sister-in-law.”

After eating a ton of the food Mom served her, Aunt Jina patted her bloated belly.

Mom smiled and handed her the shopping bag she'd prepared in advance.

“Oh, right. Jina, this is a souvenir from your trip to France.”

“Oh yeah-!”

Arin and I sat side by side on the sofa, listening to their conversation.

Arin said quietly to me.

“Sis, this'll work out, right?”

“If Aunt Jina's helping us, it'll work out. We've already paid the lawyer's consultation fee.”

“Huh? When did we pay the consultation fee?”...