Jane said, “Okay. We can get the present when we go shopping for clothes tomorrow.”

She did not offer to pay for the present. She would let Laurence use his money.

He had some savings and did not lack money.

He managed his finances. Since he wanted to give Sonny a present, he would have to pay for it himself.

“What present should I get for Sonny?”

Laurence sounded as if he was asking Jane and muttering to himself simultaneously.

Jane said gently, “Since it’s a gift for Sonny, you should get something he likes.”

Laurence was in a dilemma. “Sonny loves food. He already has a lot of toys.”

“You can get him some food then.”

“Sonny isn’t picky. He eats everything as long as it doesn’t kill him. If so, won’t I have to prepare many presents?”

Laurence was a little concerned about his money. He looked toward Jane, looking as if he wished Jane could sponsor him but was embarrassed to ask.

He was the one who said he would pay for Sonny’s present himself. Sonny was his friend.

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