Her eyes gradually softened.
Without another word, she stepped forward and wrapped me in a tight hug.
"We still have so much to talk about," she murmured.
"You still have to tell me where you've been these past two years..."
"And everything that happened."
I smiled.
"I will."
"Next time, bring Ariana with you."
She laughed.
"I definitely will."
After pulling away, she picked up her shopping bags before we headed toward the counter together.
Only to discover that the bill had already been settled.
Sophie glanced at me with a knowing, exaggerated look, and i couldn't help laughing.
Together, we walked outside while the security officers followed a respectful distance behind us, attracting curious glances from almost everyone we passed.
When we stepped outside, Alexander and Aimy were already waiting beside the car.
Between his security convoy and the one Maria had arranged for me, the entire area was lined with luxury vehicles and men dressed in black.
