Beyond the Divorce

I glanced back occasionally, but couldn't see anything suspicious.

Arnold noticed me looking around and softly asked, "What's wrong?"

I averted my gaze and said, "Nothing."

I stopped worrying about it after a few glances with no hint of trouble. After all, a 'professional' soldier was trailing behind us. He couldn't possibly miss any shady characters. When we reached the clothing market, Arnold frowned and said, "We shouldn't buy any clothes here."

When Anya heard Arnold's comment, she suddenly seemed to remember something. She stuck out her tongue, looked at me, and said, "Mrs. Chloe, I... I forgot."

She seemed eager to express herself, but couldn't seem to remember the words for what she wanted to say.

Hana communicated with her for a moment, then looked at me and said, "She means she forgot that the clothes here are too cheap."

I glanced at Arnold and said to Anya, "It's okay. Let's buy a set as backup. It might come in handy, right?"

I had noticed that the local girls here were also wearing similar sporty casual outfits, showing the city's inclusivity. There were people of different nationalities, so varied clothing choices were no big deal.

I just wanted to learn about the local customs and culture.

a dress, which made Anya very happy. I bought her two sets of clothes, and although she insisted she

mall. Surprisingly, the mall here was no less impressive than those in Foswood, just

and wouldn't need them. But I still

gift for Grandma Rose.

him pick out a lot of them because according to the plan, he'd be going back before me. If my dad could come back with us, we might not have time for any leisurely trips like this. We would

tiring shopping spree, we returned with

we saw

"Why aren't you back

out for hours. It was time for

replied with a smile. "Are you back

to rush back, but you're in no hurry to leave," he teased. "Where

Arnold and said, "Atlas asking

showing that he was familiar with

"Wait at the entrance. It's cool inside the mall. I'll

I could say anything, he

Atlas was coming, and