Gentleman: "...Ah?"
[Ah, this...]
This abrupt transformation left everyone a bit too stunned to react.
[What happened?]
Tiya looked at her mother's strange reaction and also cast a puzzled glance at her.
"...Mom? What's wrong with you? Why do you keep staring at that uncle?"
"Ah... No! Nothing!?" She quickly averted her gaze.
Looking at her daughter's tender face, and thinking of her own situation, she gathered her thoughts and addressed the group again:
"I really appreciate all of you... But I'm sorry, I have nothing to offer in return. It's already quite tough just getting by. I cannot impose on you any longer. Tiya, let's go. Everyone, I'm very sorry. I won't forget this kindness. If we meet again in the future, I hope to repay your generosity."
Bianca swiftly took Tiya by the hand, eager to leave as she was still anxious about today's livelihood.
