Hannah grabbed the tissue, wiping away a few tears.
Pandora noticed she hadn’t gotten them all and passed her a couple more tissues to finish the job. "Come on, you're alive and kicking, aren't you? No need to bawl your eyes out."
Hannah hugged Pandora. "Mom..."
Pandora pulled away, gently tapping Hannah's forehead with her finger. She looked disappointed. "I don't need a crybaby for a daughter. Don't call me Mom. Hey kiddo's dad, keep your daughter company, I've got to deal with Steven's mess."
With that, Pandora turned and walked away. Stepping out of the room, Pandora glanced around to make sure no one was watching, then ducked into a corner to wipe her own tears. Now Hannah was a big-shot star, raking in the dough, but that didn’t mean Jeo and Pandora had to live off her.
Hannah chucked them some cash every month, which they didn’t blow but stashed away in a special account. They also ran a small shop that didn’t make a fortune, but it was enough to cover their bills and leave a little extra. Any surplus cash, Pandora also squirreled away in that account.
They both know an actor's income is high but as steady as a rollercoaster. Especially now that Hannah had lost Steven's backing, she could get hit by others and lose her wealth.
Pandora knew the money they'd saved wouldn’t be a silver bullet for Hannah, but it was better than zilch, offering her a safety net.
All this, she kept under wraps, quietly getting things ready for her daughter.
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