Andre lowered his head and muttered, "The forest is my home. It's not like I've never eaten alligator meat. There's nothing to be afraid of. Most large animals run away the first time they see a person, rather than attack."
"So, you're going to go?"
Mia said nothing, just looked at him quietly.
"Honey, you know I don't have another choice. I can't lose you, and the kids can't lose their mother."
Lin Chen quietly stood up, took the hint, and walked to the door of the room, closing it behind him.
The lady of the house was leaning against the wall in the hallway. She wore a white doctor's coat and a pair of old, gold-rimmed glasses.
"How much are their expenses so far?"
"I'll waive the lodging fee. I live here alone, so it's actually been a bit livelier with them here. The cost of food plus nutritional supplements comes to about five thousand US Dollars. The main reason is I have to drive to town to buy the supplements. Gas is expensive, and I can only get the cheapest ones."
