Chapter 145

"I have a gift! Just a moment!"

Leaving Kael standing there looking thoroughly put-upon, I dashed to the dresser.

—Rattle. Tap!

I opened the first drawer and pulled out the handmade coupon book. Then I ran straight back to Kael.

I held it out toward him with both hands.

"Happy birthday! This is my gift."

"…"

Kael engaged the coupon book in a staring contest without speaking.

"I meant to give it right after dinner, but I'd lost track of it."

"What is this?"

"A coupon."

"A coupon?"

"Yes. An Ivelina Brand Handmade Coupon Book. Nothing especially grand — just read through it. The production cost was minimal, and the look is rather humble, but the practical value is quite impressive."

Kael took the coupon book and ran his gaze slowly across the cover.

[Ivelina Brand Handmade Coupon Book]

Then he slipped the ribbon loose from the upper right corner.…