Goodbye, My Love

The commotion attracted the attention of the market regulators, who swiftly arrived at the scene. Recognizing the seriousness of the situation, they promptly shut down Mack’s stall, putting an end to his deceitful practices.

With justice served, Loraine and Marco resumed their shopping, but not before returning the borrowed scale to the kind vendor who had helped expose Mack’s trickery. Loraine paid for her purchases and the agreed-upon compensation with a sense of satisfaction and integrity. As they made their way through the Lively market, Marco couldn’t help but ask, “Loraine, how did you know that vendor was cheating on the weight?”

In the business negotiation, he wouldn’t miss even the slightest issue on a contract, but when it came to life skills, Marco had zero experience. He couldn’t help but admire Loraine’s resourcefulness.

A playful glimmer sparkled in Loraine’s eyes as she let out a chuckle.

“It’s nothing special. When I was younger, I used to sell vegetables at the market. I learned a few tricks of the trade.”

A N G E L A ‘s L I B R A R Y

her sensitivity to such deceptive

confines of the Torres family, but

ask more questions, a hesitant and uncertain voice interrupted them from behind,

A int

was vaguely familiar. Loraine, perplexed, turned around, directing her gaze

a humble, neatly dressed woman from the countryside. The woman nervously gestured at her, uncertainty in her eyes,

aback, yet, even after all these years, she instantly recognized the

the orphanage where Loraine

here. Her initial surprise swiftly gave way to delight, and she hastened towards the woman

far from Vagow. Due to poor transportation and other circumstances, Loraine hadn’t

as she scrutinized Loraine from

excited words, a smile danced in her eyes and she