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.

Anya very happy. I bought her two sets of clothes, and although she insisted she didn't need them, she finally

Surprisingly, the mall here was no

soon and wouldn't need them. But I still asked

gifts for Ava and Jenny and even brought a unique gift for Grandma Rose. Of

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

we returned with our arms

we left the mall, we saw the city lit up

Atlas called. "Why

been out for hours. It was time for

replied with

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

said, "Atlas asking

replied, showing that he was familiar with the

said, "Wait at the entrance. It's cool

could say

Arnold and the others that Atlas was coming, and we waited in