The Spare Wife by Nadia Gordon

Chapter 187 A Familiar Face

Abigail couldn’t help but wonder, This is interesting. A shop has actually gotten such high praise from Eric? “Is it really worth a visit?” she asked curiously.

“I recommended it because I believe it can help with your designs. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have bothered you with something so trivial, Eric replied warmly.

When she heard his words, she felt a bit apologetic for her initial caution toward his good intentions. “Is it far?” she inquired as she licked her lips.

“Since you’re in Ouisford, you should actually take your time and explore. There are many unique shops here. Trust me when I say that you will regret missing out on any of them,” he said. with a smile.

At the same time, she received a location pin from him.

“Make sure to check it out; I need to get back to work.” With that, he ended the call.

Abigail bought a cup of ice cream and headed to the shop he had recommended. The shop appeared quite ancient, with a wooden sign that read ‘Serenity.”

As she strode in, she found various exquisite wooden carvings and ornaments. Nonetheless, it was evident that it was still primarily a tea house.

So, it was with a slight sense of surprise in her heart that she found a place to sit down.

Before long, a young waitress approached her. “Here’s the tea menu. Please take a look.”

“Thank you.” Abigail didn’t see anything special about this tea house. It’s a tea house with no customers. How did it make enough to survive?

her best to squash her disbelief as she flipped open the tea menu. To her featured a way of

surprise. it

a selection of pastries and some English Garden Green Tea. Then, she handed the menu back to the

the kitchen, she glanced at Abigail through the bamboo

to her and took

eyes; it’s like they were

head, holding the menu, scrutinized Abigail with complicated

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The waitress stuck out her

the man went to prepare the tea

kitchen, she told Abigail, “You can take a look at the wooden carvings here. They are available for

said, examining the wooden carvings. Some of them were hung on the walls, while others were displayed in glass cabinets. Even though there were several display cabinets available, the tea house didn’t feel crowded at

across an exquisite wooden carving. It wasn’t exactly a carving: it was a wooden piece of accessory. The craftsmanship was extraordinary, evident from how exquisite it looked. It was a very intricate belt with the smallest wooden bead measuring just barely an inch wide. Yet, the carver had managed to create tiny holes in between. Various colors

for jade due to its shiny texture. However, it’s made entirely of

in appreciation. She gazed at the belt for a while

Since it has been appraised, the price is

million can certainly be a fitting match for this 30 thousand belt. “I’ll take it. Can you wrap it up for me?”

waitress seemed surprised by her response. “Are

Abigail replied with a

and pastries were served. Abigail savored her tea

this time, she realized why Eric had recommended this shop. It was peaceful, offered excellent tea and pastries, and had attentive service. Most importantly, the aroma of the wooden carvings in the

of her clothing pieces, only