Jake in return just frowned, looking concerned. He sounded genuine enough, as his wariness wasn't completely gone. "Then, where did you find that?"

Just then, he started to feel a little bad for taking some of her money. "I'll only have some of your share. Maybe a little less than half. I owe you at least that much." He slightly nodded, feeling okay with that. "I won't forget this. And I'll do what I can to help you."

This was balancing act he was doing, between keeping himself and actually caring about this person. Jake felt like he was walking on a tightrope. Leaning too close in either direction would send him toppling over.