I could clearly see that Stephanie found my explanation both reasonable and ridiculous at the same time. After all, who in the world would want to let their one and only family member live with someone they barely even knew?
I kept glancing at the clock, and the more time passed, the colder my hands became because of the adrenaline rush.
Oh, come on, how was I supposed to convince Stephanie to let me take care of her sister if I couldn't even calm myself down?!
Alright, forget the quest!
Forget the money for a moment, because right now, humanity was more important than $680,000. No, I lied—money was still important, but of course, I still chose humanity.
"Stephanie, listen." I gently held her hand and looked at her softly. This time, I didn't speak in a rush. Instead, I tried to talk to her as calmly as possible.
"I know this decision is going to be hard for you. After all, Laika is your one and only sister," I said.
