Chapter 13

I Want to Ask Her Hand

Alessandra was discharged from the hospital the day after she arrived there. She spotted her father running towards her, and the look in his eyes indicated that he was exhausted. As he saw her, he immediately gave her a bear hug. "Thank God, and I'm so glad you're okay, sweetheart. You have no idea how concerned I am!"Alessandra returned her father's embrace and hugged him."Are you really okay?" He questioned her and checked her body.She nodded. "Sandy, I have to tell you the truth. We have more problems. The thief took our precious possessions. Our savings and our jewelry. Now, I don't have any money. I don't even know where to begin," he said with such helplessness.She let out a sigh. Well, she has some money. But, she is unsure as to whether or not her savings and money will be sufficient to cover their monthly rent as well as all of their expenditures for the next months."Dad, I have some savings. That wraps up my thoughts for the month. But I'm not