Chapter 48. A Youthful Look

“Maybe,” Anna replied with a small shrug, avoiding eye contact. She did not want to crush his hope entirely, even though she doubted Sue had done him the same favor. “You could always double-check your workload with her. You never know.” 

Zac gave her a skeptical look but did not push it. “I will take that as a no,” He chuckled softly before adjusting his tie. “I think I have to get to work. Even though we don’t trust Liam, there is one thing that he is right about, we need the money. Or at least I do.” 

“I do too, my family cut me off, remember?” 

He scoffed playfully. “They’re your family. Your mom might be angry at you but she still loves you. You and I both know that she was not serious about cutting you off.” 

“She has not sent me my allowance, I’m basically broke, Zac.” 

“Which is why we need to keep working for Liam. But all I’m saying is that I need this more. I have no family, I have nobody. I was an immortal. I literally have