"Oh, how are we going to reach level 1000 when we are still at level 300?" Theanore asked, after she was told the news. Her eyes were tearing up. She never thought that money would be the thing that stopped her from publishing her book!
"Look, kiddo… We at least know the cost of the book's publishing now. We can wait a couple of years and try a different publishing house," Lena said as she placed a comforting hand on Theanore's shoulder.
"No! We need to do our best!" Theanore said, wiping the drops from her eyelashes. "If I can't publish the book now, then I am not a passionate enough writer. I will be a simple toddler! Toddlers give up when faced with a roadblock. I am more than a toddler! I am a n…"
Marinus pretended to choke, and Theanore blushed. She really needed to stop nearly giving away her secret.
"I am a girl!" She said, and both Larriel and Lena chuckled.
