Chapter 676

At that moment, Roseanne's attention was stolen by something on another shelf, completely oblivious to the silent duel that had just occurred between the two men.

Owen Reynolds, having just paid for his purchases, turned around to see Roseanne gazing in awe at a fondant cake displayed in the showcase.

It was a majestic five-tiered creation, each tier adorned with figurines.

"Like it?" he inquired.

"It's beautiful," Roseanne nodded, her eyes scanning the intricate details, "so meticulously crafted." Then, pointing at the second tier, she teased, "Professor, doesn't that figure with glasses and a furrowed brow resemble you?"

Owen Reynolds studied the cake figure for a moment before responding seriously, "Not at all. When do I ever furrow my brow?"

"Could it be you furrow your brow without realizing? Like right now, for instance."

Caught off guard, Owen resembled a child who had just been found out, his expression a mix of embarrassment and guilt.

Roseanne couldn't help but laugh. "Professor, you're too cute."

No sooner had the trio stepped out of the cake shop than Owen's phone rang.

"Hello, Mom?"

you need to come home," came Silver's

"What happened?"

when you

"...Alright."

a tug of worry for his family. "Sorry, something's come up at

nod in understanding when Corley's phone also buzzed. "... Yes, I

pocketing his phone, he turned to Owen. "Looks like Mr. Reynolds and I are both in a bind. But before that, I

"No, no, you both take care of

wanting

fine. It's just a ten-minute walk. No need for

Roseanne's urging, both

a

Finally, they were gone.

simple shopping trip felt more exhausting than three days

to not get involved in such affairs

Too draining.

...

time, worried about what emergency awaited. But upon

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