She started to speak, but her words gradually became subdued. Her obsession with the book had reached a crazy level, with a hint of mental confusion. As for her request, Tang Ye did not respond immediately but first came in front of her, squatting down to look at her face.
The two of them locked eyes for a moment, but in the end, it was Dairya who lowered her head first. Tang Ye then spoke, "Rest assured, I won't let anyone else buy it before you do. Trust me, it will always be here waiting for you."
"Re... Really?"
"People's eyes can deceive; look into my eyes. Am I lying?"
"... I can't tell..."
"Actually, it's okay. You just need to know that I will keep this book for you. It will be yours sooner or later, so put your mind at ease."
"But... Mr. Pillay, I might... not have the money to buy it for a while..."
"That's alright."
"Then..."
Dairya couldn't find her words for a moment, perhaps touched by Tang Ye's words.
"Go to school, or you'll be late."
"Huh? ... Oh... okay!"
