But this was different. Twenty dollars a month, with yearly raises, meant that even if they were disabled, they wouldn't have to worry about survival. They could save money, buy a house, or even start a small business in the future.
Dave nodded quietly. This level of treatment was indeed very high, at least by Ternell's standards.
Julian took a deep breath, flicked his half-smoked cigarette to the ground, scattering a few sparks, and said, "As for the brothers who have already sacrificed themselves, each family will receive five hundred dollars, and the same twenty-dollar monthly allowance, with a two-dollar annual increase! No matter what, you are all my brothers and sisters!"
