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23 // Decisions
MJ spent her day shopping. Yes, after all these years, she finally got the chance to escape her daily routine and walk from aisle to aisle in an actual store.
She wished Shannon and Liam were there, but she doubted they would approve of her recent criminal activities, especially since everything she had gotten was for her hostage.She was preparing to leave when someone knocked at the door. She quickly hid some of the shopping bags and only left the takeaways on the kitchen counter, and then she went to get the door.Who could it be so late? It was past 8p.m., and it was the perfect time for her to drive to Beaufort West without anyone seeing her, especially her neighbours over there."Well, you are starting to make a habit of showing up and leaving unannounced," she muttered and stepped aside for Cameron to entered.He rolled his eyes but entered anyway. "Good evening to you too, MJ," he said and walked over to the couch.Related chapters
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