Much to my surprise, Soren and Zach ended up in a standoff. They also occasionally glanced at Juliet and me as if fearing we would sneak away.However, we didn't want to see these shameless men anymore. They were an utter waste of our breaths and lives. I briefly pondered before saying, "How about this? You'll go and buy a bouquet of flowers each, but you have to run to the florist. You aren't allowed to drive or hail a cab. We'll consider forgiving the person who returns first."While saying that, I took out my phone. "I'll start the timer now."Juliet immediately caught on to my plan. She nodded at once, saying, "Yup! We'll do just that!""Okay, Jules!""Don't worry, Elsie! I'm a firefighter, and I undergo tremendous daily training. I'll surely be faster than him!"Soren and Zach's eyes lit up with hope after hearing my suggestion. Then, they bolted down the street like their life depended on it.Juliet and I shared a smile before speedily hailing a cab. We sat in the back a
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