Chapter 82

"Layla, you're the best." Samantha curled up against Layla, seeking a bit of comfort. Seeing that Samantha was still in a bad mood that evening, Layla dragged her to the grocery store. "The grocery store is having a sale! Since you don't have a night shift, we can stock up together." Because of the discounts, the grocery store was packed, with at least two or three times the usual number of shoppers, creating a buzzing excitement. "Fresh meat is 20% off! I need to grab some! "Frozen goods are 35% off! "Sanitary pads are 62% off! Samantha, grab some! "Let's split up!" "Got it!" Samantha immediately sprang into action, nearly overwhelmed by the scene before her. The feminine hygiene section was a battlefield, with women armed with shopping baskets sweeping the shelves clean. Many racks were already empty. These women were truly as fierce as eagles. Not one to be outdone, Samantha dove into the fray, snatching a few packs of sanitary pads from the gaps between shoppers. At leas