Chapter 1022:

At that, Jenesis let out a soft laugh, her eyes shining with a mix of affection and bittersweet pride. “I can’t believe I’m going to be a great-aunt. I still feel young—at least in spirit—but the years don’t lie.”

“Aunt Jenesis, don’t be silly,” Carrie teased. “You are young. Whenever we’re out together, people always ask if we’re sisters!”

Jenesis laughed again, shaking her head in mock disbelief. As they continued to chat, they noticed a nearby shopper picking out baby clothes, reminding them of their original mission.

They exchanged a knowing glance—and burst into laughter.

Moments later, they were diving enthusiastically into their shopping, their arms quickly filling with tiny onesies, blankets, and newborn essentials.

By the time they finished, they had amassed quite a haul. But just as they were about to head out, Carrie winced slightly and looked down at her foot. Her ankle was red, slightly swollen where her leather shoe had rubbed against the skin.

just slapped them on without doing the fitting walk,” she said with

amusement. “The car’s parked pretty far. You shouldn’t walk all that way like this. I’ll ask the sales assistant to help carry everything,

nodded without protest. “Alright. I’ll

Jenesis, but as they exited the maternity store, the aroma of freshly

take the escalator down to grab a loaf of bread. I’ll wait for you at the

hesitation and continued toward the underground parking lot

her. A group of children came sprinting toward the escalator, shrieking and giggling as they played a

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slowly descended, Carrie found herself with nowhere to move. She hoped—futilely—that

moving steps, rapidly closing the distance between them and Carrie. Tensing, she pressed herself to the side, gripping

from below, a dark figure bounded up the

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