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.

I each picked out a dress, which made Anya very happy. I bought her two sets of clothes, and although she insisted she didn't need them, she finally accepted them when Arnold said they

luxury mall. Surprisingly, the mall here was no

picked out two outfits because I'd be returning to Foswood soon and wouldn't need them. But I still asked Anya's opinion on

for Ava and Jenny and even brought a unique gift for Grandma Rose. Of course, he got something for Hana too, despite

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 have to return to Foswood immediately to avoid any mishaps. I bought some

spree, we returned with our arms full of

mall, we saw the city lit up with

Atlas called. "Why aren't you back

out for hours. It

I replied with

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

and said, "Atlas asking for our

replied, showing that he was familiar

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

say anything,

that Atlas