CHAPTER 94 BACK TO SCHOOL SHOPPING

Summer had been hot and dry and even in the last days of July one could feel first signs of the approaching autumn. Jenna realized that this time of the year always came with different feelings: the joy of the change of season, the reminiscence of summer they both had, and that little sorrow because Lily was returning to school. But today, the focus was on one thing: Such as; school supplies, clothes, shoes, bags, uniforms, etc. , commonly referred to as back-to-school shopping. Jenna and Ryan had planned to go out for the day anyway and decided to make a day out of the annual tradition. They made preparations early in the morning of a saturday, Lily was very joyous in the back seat of the car, her feet tapping. Jenna could not believe it and, stealing a quick look at Ryan who was busy trying to tilt the rear-view mirror, found herself smiling. His face looked at her in the same way—mildly entertained and affectionate toward their little girl. “You ready for this?” Jenna asked, she