The Deadly Assassin Robin by Tristan Storm

Chapter 254 Brenda of Chinatown

Robin noticed a troubling look on Marrisa's face.

Brenda was clearly struggling.

Before he could inquire further, a girl in white pajamas came down the stairs.

"Mom, you have a visitor this early?"

Robin looked up to see a girl with striking red curls and a cigarette dangling from her fingers.

Now he understood Marrisa's sigh when she had mentioned Brenda.

This girl was indeed Brenda, but she appeared to be in a rough state.

In his memories, Brenda had been sweet, obedient, and quiet.

However, the girl before him exhibited a clear rebelliousness.

Brenda plopped down next to Marrisa, yawning widely.

As she reached for her lighter to ignite her cigarette, Robin swiftly snatched it away.

"Who the heck are you? Why did you take my lighter?" Brenda froze, rubbing her sleepy eyes as she focused on Robin.

"Robin?" She jumped up in surprise, pointing at him. "I-it' you, Robin!"

Marrisa sighed. "You still remember Robin? Just look at how you're dressed now!"

Brenda's grogginess vanished in an instant.

She tucked the cigarette behind her ear and settled in beside Robin, resting her chin on her hands while gazing at his handsome face for a long moment. "Robin, where have you been all these seven years?

"You've grown so tall and handsome, even better looking than those movie stars!

"You jerk! You just disappeared back then, leaving Mom and me searching for you for years...

Brenda rambled on, tears glistening in her eyes.

Robin tousled her messy red curls. "What happened to your hair? It looks awful.

"And this!" He took the cigarette from behind her ear.

much Marrisa and

you're getting your

smoking anymore! Why would you smoke?

Brenda's smile faded.

those two years, Brenda had faced bullying

had always come to her defense, taking on a gang of thugs single-handedly, often ending up bloodied

one dared to pick on Brenda

like a loyal shadow, listening to him and

"Brenda,

me a bowl of soup; I need

clearly wanting

impatience, she shook her head and headed toward

scrutinized Brenda. "Why are you

to? Don't you realize how rough

been doing all these years? Are you planning to leave again after

can see Marrisa

did you tell me all those

that when you grew up, you'd make a lot of money

at

Brenda's bright smile gradually

look of panic flickered in her eyes as she turned to

BUMS

"Brenda!"

a group of young men dressed in flashy

situation; these were

we have guests at home today. I can't

named Hugh stepped into the shop, his cold gaze

"Brenda, who is this?"

this is my brother, Robin; he's been away

then did Hugh's expression soften into a smile directed

"

going..." Marrisa emerged from the back. "Brenda, you can't leave today!" Hugh's demeanor turned serious. "Brenda, are you going or

Robin to the group outside before standing up. "Robin, I'll come

as well. "No, I'm coming with

froze. "Robin, please don't. You

It's been years since I've been back here. I want

exchanged glances with his friends, considering Robin's words.

"Robin, just stay here. You can catch up with my mom in the shop. I'll be

stepping closer. "Robin, you should really stay in the