Pretty but Stupid

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After returning from church, she immediately went straight to the bookstore that she often visited. Every week Naih comes home to her family house so Chel is not with her.

"It's still early, Chel. You really look like a hard -working child," said an older man. Chel is busy arranging books and keeping things clean.

She gave him a smile and laid the bag on the couch surrounded by books. "It's not like you're not used to it, Sir Dan," she said laughing. She looked around the place and the place was very quiet. It looks like she is the first customer today.

"If your parents are still alive, maybe they are very proud of you. You are a very hardworking child. You are very kind and I am sure many people love you," she just smiled at what Dan said, and was grateful and Dan understood what she meant by that immediately.

The two looked at the door at the same time when the bell rang. A girl who looked like she had just finished school arrived. She was in uniform a