Chapter 167Author’s pov May and Ryan had just finished bathing. They went inside the sitting room, waiting for Grandpa Terry to take them to the fish mart, but when they got inside the sitting room, Grandpa Terry wasn't there. May exchanged a knowing glance with Ryan, but Ryan only glared at her annoyingly before taking his seat. May also sat down, trying to contain her excitement. She was thrilled that her room was opposite Ryan's, and she would get every opportunity to see him, but she hated the fact that Grandpa Terry and Grandma Terry had given Chloe the chance to live with them. She hated the fact.Ryan noticed May's excitement and asked, "Is the sunny day so good that it's put you in a good mood?" He asked in a rude way, and May swallowed hard, trying to hide her true feelings. "no…i’m…I'm just missing Mr. Wilson, I'm not excited about anything." she lied. "Save it, May. I'm not buying it. You lied too much and I'm not buying any of your words."Ryan said purely not intere
Chapter 168Author’s POV. “Should I follow or I should stay back”Grandma Terry asked. She knew she wanted to follow them but she was waiting for what her husband would say. "You don't have to come, honey just stay home," Grandpa Terry replied standing up on the couch. “No, I'm following them, I know you would deny me of going but I'm not ready to bid, I'm following you,” she said snatching a loud snicker from May Grandpa Terry stared at a space lost in words for a minute. “Okay okay, do as you please,” he said gleaning to the door and they all followed him. they walked to the car outside. "Can you drive, dear?" Grandpa Terry asked Ryan and he nodded. "Yes, I'm an expert." He replies with pride. Grandpa Terry threw Ryan the car keys, and he caught them easily. "Are you sure you haven't lost your memory of how to drive?" May teased in a way that only Ryan could hear. Ryan ignored her question and walked to the driver's seat. "watch out on how I'm going to drive." He smirk.
Chapter 169Author’s Pov. Bryan drove roughly to the police station, his mind racing with thoughts of Ross and the predicament she was in. "What the hell is going on?" he muttered to himself, his hands gripping the steering wheel tightly. He had just received a call from the officer, informing him that Ross would be taken to court tomorrow, and he couldn't believe it. "Tomorrow? That's ridiculous!" Ross was like a sister to him, they had been friends since secondary school, and he cared about her deeply. He had tried his best to help her out of the trouble she had gotten herself into, but it seemed like all his efforts had been in vain.He parked his car in front of the police station and rushed inside, his heart pounding with anxiety.. He went to the officer who had called him earlier "Where's Ross?" he demanded, his voice firm but laced with worry“Have your sit” officer told him to sit down, which he did reluctantly. "What's going on, officer? Why is this happening so fast?"
Chapter 170Author’s POV. "Ugh, really? You want me to follow you to Bryan's shop?" May asked, her voice laced with annoyance and frustration. "Can't I just wait for you here? I don't want to go. Do we have to?""No, May, you should come with us. It's not far, and we want you to see Bryan's shop. It's a beautiful place." Grandma Terry was insistent, her voice firm but gentle. "Fine, but I'm only going because I have to, not because I want to." May sighed, her shoulders slumping in defeat. They started moving Grandpa Terry leading the way. As they walked, May's irritation grew. "This is taking forever! How much farther is it?"But no one reply her. They all keep walking without looking at her side which annoys her but she only matches her foot on the floor. Finally, they arrived at the shop, and May's eyes widened in surprise. "Wow, this place is beautiful!" she exclaimed, her voice full of admiration and wonder."Yeah, it's nice, but you don't want to come do you?" Ryang runted,
Chapter 171Author’s POV As they walked back to the fish shop, Grandma Terry unlocked the door and stepped inside, beckoning May and Ryan to follow. As they entered, their eyes widened in wonder. The fish shop was enormous, with rows upon rows of gleaming fish tanks stretching towards the ceiling. The air was cool and crisp, filled with the faint scent of saltwater and the soft hum of filters.May's eyes sparkled as she gazed around, The shop was divided into sections, each one showcasing a different type of marine life. There were tanks filled with colorful tropical fish, their scales shimmering in the light. Others held majestic sea turtles, their shells glinting like gold. And in the center of the shop, a massive tank stretched from floor to ceiling, home to a stunning array of sharks, rays, and other large predators.May's eyes lingered on each tank, drinking in the beauty and diversity of the marine life on display."Grandpa Terry, when did you start this fish shop?" Ryan voice
Chapter 172Author’s POV. May's body tensed as she yanked herself away from Ryan's grip. She glared around in annoyance, shaking her head as if she hadn't been given enough time to deal with the difficult customer. "Did you think you had to be a rude customer like that?" Ryan scolded, his gaze cold as ice. "This is your first day, and you've already driven a customer away!"May's eyes blazed with fire as she gritted her teeth. "You shut up if you don't know what's happening! She just barged in here, pricing each fish, and then had the audacity to tell me she's not buying again. Did I look like a dumbass to her or what?"Grandpa Terry whispered under his breath, "I think May needs a lesson on how to attend to customers." Grandma Terry nodded in agreement.May didn't hesitate, yelling, "I don't need any lessons! That psycho customer needs to visit the asylum!" She stormed inside the mart, angry.Ryan smirked, making Grandma Terry and Grandpa Terry smile. "I think she's gone mad as a ba
Chapter 173Chloe’s POV I stared blankly as Sarah joined the patches of cloth together, forming a dull, monotonous pattern. I wasn't interested in this tedious task, but I'm left with no option than to stare."Wow, look at this! She's actually making something!" Lucy exclaimed, trying to sound enthusiastic."If you also gave it your best effort, you could create something beautiful," Sarah remarked."I wish I could, but my interest in sewing cloth is as small as the tip of my fingernail," I replied, raising my fingers up."That's because you don't think about it deeply," Emma observed from the other side."Imagine if you could sew the cloth you're wearing. Isn't that cool?" Sarah smile. I glared at the cloth I was wearing and pouted, knowing she was right. Imagine if I could sew and wouldn't have to bother buying cloth again. But it wasn't just my best interest."That's a different story...imagine if you could sew a luxury wedding gown with the most expensive silk material...urge...
Chapter 174 Chloe’s POV. My legs were on a stand as I fixed my eyes on Mendy who had just walked into the store with blazing eyes. Her name echoed in my mind like a curse, I couldn't believe my eyes were now right. Her eyes locked against mine with a mixture of surprise and hostility. My face burned with rage my mind raced with a different question. What was she doing here? How did she know I would be here? She stepped in deeper her eyes never leaving my body, I tried to hide my gaze but it was too late, she had already seen me, and trying to hide now would felt awkward. Her expression mirrored her mine, shocked, anger and a hint of curiosity about what was happening. “What are you doing here?” she asked her voice laced with surprise. I stared around the store feeling the weight of everyone’s gaze lingering on my body. They all seemed to be wondering how I knew Mendy, consign about the relationship between us. For what felt like an eternity, I was lost for words. My mind