[No way.] Elliot rejected Ben's suggestion once again.

[Then what about giving her a bit more allowance each month? With the money she is getting right now, it will take forever to save up enough to purchase a house!]

[If you pity her, you are welcome to buy her a place, and increase her allowance using your own money.]

[...]

"Elliot, who are you texting?" Avery asked when she noticed that Elliot was not eating.

"Ben." He set his phone down and picked up the glass to take a sip of milk. "Lilith