Harry had been racing for almost two hours. After he got out of the car, he didn't check his phone either. Instead, he went and ate with his friends.Almost five hours had passed by the time he got his phone.When he lowered his head and looked at his phone, he was dumbfounded by the message displayed on the screen.Harry was dumbfounded for two whole minutes and then he was overjoyed.He wanted to give Shannon a reply, but when he tried to type, he found out that his hands were trembling. This caused him to always type the wrong words.In the end, Harry became desperate. He placed the phone back in his pocket, ran towards he came, and began driving towards the convenience store.When Harry arrived, Laura was already getting ready to lock the doors.Harry got out of the car and quickly walked towards Laura. "Laura, where's Shannon?"Laura stopped what she was doing and raised her head to look at Harry with a meaningful gaze. "What's wrong?"Harry quickly explained, "I... I was
Harry chuckled and held Shannon's hand. He then continued, "Then do you agree to be my girlfriend now?""No. It depends on your performance if I agree to be your girlfriend or not." Shannon shook her head.With that said, Shannon turned around and went upstairs.Harry quickly followed her. "I'll walk you home."The next day was a Saturday.At the previous convenience store, Laura and Shannon had the weekends off.Now that Laura opened her own convenience store, there was no such rule.She gave Shannon two days off and was planning on going to the convenience store herself.Chris got up early in the morning. He was going on a business trip today. Laura got up a little later.However, when she got out of bed, she saw food in the kitchen and a note."I've made breakfast for you. Make sure you have some breakfast."The handwriting was very neat and domineering.Meanwhile, at the gates of the community.Mike had found out from Madam Jacobs that Chris had moved out to live alone
The smile on Shannon's face immediately disappeared when she saw Mike.Harry also noticed the change in Shannon's expression. He looked at Mike and then lowered his head to look at Shannon. "What's going on?"Shannon hadn't told Harry about Mike before, but there was no point in keeping it a secret from Harry because they were dating.Shannon whispered something in Harry's ears and he widened his eyes in shock."Seriously?" Harry couldn't believe that his brother would do such a thing.Shannon rolled her eyes. "You never know. Men nowadays can be real scumbags.""Wait a sec! I'm no scumbag!" Harry retorted."Shannon, Harry, what brought you here?" Laura greeted the two of them.Since the two of them showed up together, Laura sensed something and curved her lips into a smile."Laura, my grandparents brought quite a lot of things from Springmount. I've brought some for you." Shannon felt a little embarrassed when she saw the way that Laura was looking at her.Shannon was plann
Mike gave Harry a confused look.He didn't know Harry would have such a big reaction after he said that he knew Harry.However, Harry ignored Mike, lowered his head, and sent Chris a text before turning around and entering the house.Looking at the shut door, Mike felt puzzled and scratched his head.He thought of the fact that Shannon showed up with Harry and what Laura had said and then pursed his lips.Shannon obviously had a really good relationship with Laura. Mike didn't expect the two females that he just gotten to know in Empfield would do such a thing.Mike felt that one really shouldn't judge a book by its cover.As one would never know what was under a book's cover.After giving it some thought, Mike stood at the staircase and took out his phone. He opened WhatsApp and deleted Laura and Shannon from his contact list.In the room, Laura brought some fruits for Shannon and Harry.Harry was explaining to Shannon that he really didn't know Mike, but Shannon still didn'
"Thank you, Grandma.""There's no need to thank me, my child." Madam Jacobs smiled. "By the way, that staff of yours at the previous store, Shannon. Where is she?"Laura immediately knew what Madam Jacobs wanted to ask after hearing those words.Her lips curved into a smile and said, "She's with me. She's working at my new convenience store now."From the looks of things, Madam Jacobs didn't know Harry and Shannon were dating.Laura wanted to tell Madam Jacobs, but after giving it some thought, she decided to let Harry tell Madam Jacobs himself.Madam Jacobs would definitely be overjoyed if Harry brought Shannon to see her.After accompanying Madam Jacobs for lunch, the two of them watered the plants in the garden. Laura only left after all the plants were watered.Madam Jacobs had packed the tuna for Laura. There were two bags. One was for Laura and the other was for Linda.With that, Laura headed towards the Walker family.Shona had already changed the lock of the door, so
"Well, if it's not treasure, why don't you go buy some yourself?" Laura smiled, but it was a sarcastic smile.Jessica was at a loss for words for a moment. She then shouted at Laura angrily, "What do you mean by that, Laura? Is the Walker family trying to isolate me?"Jessica felt that she had been embarrassed, so she picked up a glass on the table and threw it on the ground.Linda was walking out of the kitchen after putting the tuna in the fridge. She then said to Jessica, "It's not what you think, Jessica. If you want tuna, I'll give you some later on, alright?"Linda didn't want Jessica to have an argument with Laura, she tried to settle things.However, Jessica didn't accept Linda's kindness. "Shut your goddamn mouth! You were the one who was rushing into the kitchen with the tuna. Who are you trying to please with your words now?"'Doesn't the old fool think it's a bit late to say that?' Jessica complained inwardly.Linda was at a loss for words and didn't know what to say
Shona then said sarcastically, "Laura brought those for her grandma. Who do you think you are, just taking the things Laura had brought? what are you and Luke going to move out? Have you gotten the house back from your brother yet?"The house that Shona had bought for Luke had been given to Jessica's brother by Jessica. She said that it was used for her brother's wedding, but her brother's wedding was now over and Jessica still hadn't given Shona the house back.This caused Shona to be angry towards Jessica recently.Jessica opened her mouth and then looked at Luke. She wanted Luke to speak up for her, but look pretended not to notice her gaze. He turned around and walked to the side with Cola in his hands."Luke, are you just going to stand there and watch as members of your family pick on me?" Jessica stomped her feet and walked up to Luke. She then took Luke from him. "Fine. Since the Walker family doesn't like me, then I'll leave with the child."Jessica sneered and walked to
Shona moved her lips but no words came out."Laura, where's Chris?" asked Linda."He's on a business trip and hasn't returned yet.""Doesn't that mean you'll be all alone tonight? Stay for dinner and keep me company. Saves you having to cook dinner at home yourself."Laura gave it some thought and nodded in agreement.Meanwhile, in another city.Chris had just finished taking care of a project and just had time to look at the phone.He opened WhatsApp and subconsciously looked at the chat window pinned at the top of his screen, but there weren't any new messages."Mr. Jacobs, we must have a meal together in the future if we get the chance." One of Chris's business partners walked out of the building and towards Chris. He then reached out to shake Chris's hand."I was going to treat you to a meal today, Mr. Jacobs. My wife rang me a couple of times saying that it's our son's birthday today. She wants me to head home and celebrate my son's birthday. I do apologize."Chris force