NovelReadingChapter 632: Marissa's extensive experiences had sharpened her senses to a fine point, so even in moments of apparent leisure, she remained highly vigilant and aware of her surroundings. While exchanging messages with Xander, Marissa suddenly felt a piercing gaze from the side.
On instinct, she turned to look, but as soon as she did, the person casting the gaze turned away and disappeared. He was too far for her to discern his features clearly, and his rapid departure allowed her just a fleeting glimpse of his back.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThough the encounter was brief, the man left a strong impression on her. He was tall and carried himself with an unmistakable aura of power. If his presence hadn't been so commanding, Marissa might not have detected him so swiftly.
From just a brief view of his back, she could tell he must have been practicing martial arts or engaged in physical training constantly to develop such a robust physique.
As they headed to the car, Marissa stopped suddenly, remembering something important. She needed to buy something for Connor. Connor had been feeling somewhat neglected lately, often making complaints that Marissa couldn't spend money on him.
Today, they had bought numerous items, yet nothing specifically for Connor. She pictured the scene at home: the kids excitedly tearing into their gifts while Connor watched on, perhaps feeling left out.
Fresh chapters uploaded on galnovalsIt was getting late, and a return trip to the mall would constoo much time. Marissa, eager to visit her mother, had little interest in further shopping. As she stood pondering her next move, her eyes caught sight of a quaint mobile stall set up along the roadside.
It displayed a variety of handmade trinkets that, while modestly priced, boasted a unique charm and appeal. Drawn to the stall, Marissa decided to pick out a small desk ornament for Connor. She made her way towards the stall, carefully examining the items on display. Silver Fox, somewhat perplexed by her sudden interest, tailed behind her.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmInside the car, the two children, who had been buckled in by Rita, noticed Marissa's detour to the stall and peered out with curiosity. The sight of the trinkets brought a spark of excitement.
"Lawrence, look at those trinkets! They're so cute. I want one too!" exclaimed Lindsay.
Lawrence, glancing at the assortment of items, responded cautiously, "They are cute, but remember how much we've already spent today. Buying more might seem a bit excessive." Lindsay's eyes widened with a mischievous gleam as she countered, "It doesn't matter, does it? Eloisa told us all those things were bought by a big fool, so Mommy didn't really spend her own money. We haven't been wasteful at all today."
"You're right," Lawrence agreed, his initial reservations fading. With his sister's logic convincing him, 0 m Lawrence eagerly led the way out of the car. Rita, tasked with supervising the children, quickly locked the car and followed them to the stall
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