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.

know how much Marrisa and I hate the smell of

you're getting your hair done

you're not smoking anymore! Why would you smoke? It's

Brenda's smile faded.

years, Brenda had faced bullying

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

to pick on Brenda

loyal shadow, listening to

Marrisa chimed in, "Brenda, did you hear that? Robin doesn't

a bowl of soup; I need to leave soon,"

glancing at Robin, clearly wanting to

Brenda's impatience, she shook her head

scrutinized Brenda. "Why are you

you realize how rough

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

see Marrisa isn't

you tell me all those

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

look at the situation

Brenda's bright smile gradually

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

BUMS

"Brenda!"

that moment, a group of young men dressed in flashy

situation; these were clearly the local troublemakers from

anxiety spiked. "Hugh, we have guests at home today. I

bald man named Hugh stepped into

"Brenda, who is this?"

is my brother, Robin;

then did Hugh's expression soften into a smile

"

the back. "Brenda, you can't leave today!" Hugh's

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

well. "No, I'm coming with

please don't. You can't

chuckled. "It's fine. It's been years since I've been back here. I want to see

with his friends, considering Robin's words. "Alright,

"Robin, just stay here. You can catch up with

added, stepping closer. "Robin, you should really stay