Chapter 136

After lunch, Cindy suggested returning to the inn, but Queenie suggested that Bruce take her to the commercial street for some shopping. Bruce didn't object, either. After instructing John to return to the inn to handle some work, he led Cindy straight to the commercial street. Queenie and Cindy were good friends, so they chatted and laughed together. Meanwhile, I felt like an outsider in the group. I was caught between a rock and a hard place, unsure whether to stay or leave the place. After wandering for a while, Cindy stopped in front of a long-established coffee bean boutique. "Can I go in and take a look, Bruce?" she asked cautiously. "Are you looking for coffee beans?" Bruce seemingly saw through her intentions and asked, "Are they for your parents?" "Oh, not really." Cindy explained, "Isn't Mrs. Harold a coffee enthusiast? Since I rarely come to Willowbrook and the Silver Tree coffee beans here are famous nationwide, I thought I'd take some for her." As soon as she sai