Chapter 93

eemed her body made a choice before her mind could weigh in.

She didn’t even have the guts to walk back to that office building now, still not quite mentally adjusted, so when Sylvia called again asking how much longer she’d be, she felt guilty and apologized to Sylvia and Don, saying something came up last minute, and she’d have to reschedule their chat.

Don, being the generous and attentive boss he was, made sure she was just dealing with a minor issue and not in any danger, told her to take care and not to worry about work, and then hung up.

Don stepped outside and saw Brandon standing by the road, his gaze unintentionally sweeping over the passersby, his usually calm and composed face showing a touch of bewilderment, as if searching for

someone.

He approached Brandon, puzzled, and clapped him on the shoulder, “What’s up? Looking for someone?”

Brandon turned around, his expression back to the cool aloofness Don was familiar with, “Nope.‘

Don glanced behind him and then at him, “All done with your stuff?”

Don shook his head, “Had to reschedule.

He half–jokingly slapped Brandon on the shoulder, “You came all this way to see me, I can’t let you hang, right?”

Brandon promptly pulled his hand away, “Don’t flatter yourself. It was just on the way.”

out his car keys, he headed towards the nearby parking lot.

in my fantasy world from time to time, it won’t kill anyone, no

two hit up a traditional restaurant that Don claimed

a shopping center not far from the office, just a quick drive around

out in classic Zenitha retro style, even

place is all about that classic culture vibe, they even rent out traditional

It’s a hit for those looking to check in on social, Don explained, “Don’t be fooled

hey really put their heart into the food. This is some of the most authentic West district

scanned the hall; business was indeed booming.

thanks to the spacious layout, it lacked the noisy feel of other

regular here, nodded to the bartender and then led Brandon to a spot near the entrance, passing him the

menu back, “You

an “OK” sign and didn’t bother being

cup towards Don before

to the shadow

finished ordering, he caught Brandon’s lapse and the distant look in his eyes, nudging his elbow across

his curiosity was met with a fleeting glance from Brandon and

his cup, his serene

taking

taking in everything about the

bag in hand. Whether she was in too much of a hurry or the threshold was

momentarily taken aback by the little girl sprawled on the floor, looking up at him with big, round, bewildered eyes.

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