But adults don't listen to children, so there was nothing they could do. Phoebe Thorne had to return, and it wouldn't have been right for Amanda Chapman to stay behind. Felix Thorne gently coaxed his niece for a moment, then set off with Phoebe and her two children.
"Amanda, hide this money. Don't let that old hag search you and take it."
Tang Xiaonan took out all of her allowance. All the bits and pieces added up to about five yuan, and she stuffed it all into Amanda Chapman's hands. That way, she could buy a nice snack whenever she had a craving.
"Once Aunt Phoebe gets a divorce, you'll be able to come back."
Tang Xiaonan comforted the little girl, who was crying her eyes out. Her own heart ached terribly. 'I really hope Aunt Phoebe gets her divorce soon.'
