Chapter 82: Origin Story of the Cheapskate

"My mother turned her back against wealth and chose a simple and humble life with my father. We get by with just a roof over our heads, clothes on our bodies and three meals a day. My family wasn't rich and was fairly normal, so from an early age I knew the value of hard-earned money. They raised me to work hard and cherish what I have. Back then we can't afford a lot of things. If I wanted something, I worked and saved for it. And I guess old habits die hard. Even now that we're affluent, I still am like that" reminisced Neil happily as he finished his last serving.

"What age were you again when they brought you back here?" asked Ellie as if trying to recall something.

"I think I was 9 years old then" answered Neil.

King looked over to Violet while he fed her and said, "That's the origin story of the Cheapskate"

"It's normal to be frugal" retorted Neil.

"Spendthrift" chimmed Ellie.

"You're the abnormal one" commented Violet.