"These are perfect, Waylen! They look great, and they're durable enough to last the whole school year," Larisa said, trying to maintain her composure while quickly grabbing the shoes and her son's hand.Waylen looked up at his mother, confused by her sudden change in demeanor. "What's wrong, Mom?" he asked.Larisa quickly placed her hand over Waylen's mouth and whispered, "Shh, we need to hide for a moment."She took Waylen's hand and led him to a secluded corner of the kid's section, where they could observe from a safe distance. Larisa's heart raced as she watched Marcellus and the men pass by, unaware of her presence.Once they had passed, Larisa released a sigh of relief and turned to Waylen. "I'm sorry, sweetie. I just needed to make sure we were safe."Waylen nodded, still confused by the situation. "Who was that man, Mom?"Larisa hesitated before responding, "Just someone I used to know. Let's focus on finding the perfect shoes for you, okay?"After the brief scare with her ex-
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