Chapter 510

Linda ambled along the snow-lined streets with her bag, noticing how the snow in Osmo came unusually late this year. Of course, it could also be because it wasn't New Year yet. A sudden wave of nostalgia for her childhood struck her. Back then, she would play snowball fights with her sister, hiding behind trees and shaking the snow off the branches whenever the maids walked by. Looking back, Linda realized she wasn't as well-behaved as she had imagined. She had been naughty, just like any other child. As she passed by a boutique shop, she spotted a particularly exquisite teddy bear through its display window. She pushed open the heavy glass door and entered the shop. The sales assistant, who seemed like a college student, flashed a courteous smile at Linda as she greeted, "Welcome! How can I help you?" "Please wrap that bear for me," Linda mentioned, pointing at the teddy bear in the window. The sales assistant nodded. She took the bear from the display window, carefully wra