Chapter 8

Act 2. “Goodness, Hwani. Where did you get all this money? The doctor said this new medicine was expensive!” The moment Hwani held out the medicine bottle she had just bought, her older sister looked her up and down, her eyes wide. Hwani gave a bashful smile and opened the paper bag she was cradling in one arm. “Ta-da! I bought some chicken, too. So our family can have a nice, nourishing meal for a change.” “Oh my goodness. Mother, look at this. Hwani bought a whole bunch of things!”