Byron Thorne said irritably, "You're staying at my house, and you're offering to provide your own food? Besides, Mr. Tate is here. Who's going to spread rumors?"
Shane Thorne shook his head, still feeling it was improper. However, Byron Thorne had a point. With Old Master Tate around, there likely wouldn't be any major issues.
"Brother," Shane Thorne said, his expression solemn but with a hint of excitement, "the little girl has Spiritual Energy. You have to raise her well. We're counting on her to bring honor to the Thorne family! We finally have a chance to turn our fortunes around."
"You think I don't know that? As long as the little girl can get into a school, I'll support her education even if I have to sell everything I own."
Byron Thorne grew even more excited. 'A lucky charm blessed by a divine being is my very own granddaughter! Who could possibly be as fortunate as me?'
However, he had other ideas—
