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.

how much Marrisa and I hate the

you're getting your hair

would you smoke? It's terrible for

Brenda's smile faded.

two years, Brenda had faced bullying on

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

to pick on Brenda

loyal shadow, listening to him and

this, Marrisa chimed in, "Brenda, did you hear that?

a bowl of soup; I

Robin, clearly wanting to say something

her head and headed toward the

Brenda. "Why are you talking to

Don't you realize how rough

I want to know about you! What have you been doing all these years? Are you planning to leave again after this visit?" Robin responded, "Tell

see

did you tell me all

you grew up, you'd make a lot of money so that Marrisa could enjoy a

at the

Brenda's bright smile gradually

a look of panic flickered in her eyes as she turned to Robin. "Robin, I don't

BUMS

"Brenda!"

young men dressed

assessed the situation; these were clearly the local troublemakers from

we have guests at

bald man named Hugh stepped into the shop, his cold

"Brenda, who is this?"

"Hugh, this is my brother, Robin; he's been

expression soften into a smile directed

"

so you're Robin, huh? Haha, Brenda, let's get going..." Marrisa emerged from the back. "Brenda, you can't leave today!" Hugh's demeanor turned serious. "Brenda, are you going or

outside before standing up. "Robin, I'll come back

"No, I'm coming with

"Robin, please don't.

"It's fine. It's been years since I've been back here.

exchanged glances with his friends, considering Robin's

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

closer. "Robin, you should really stay