Chapter 157

Linda looked at Luke and retorted, "I know that isn't yours." He replied, "Don't you know that fireworks are illegal in Omso?" "Of course I do." "I paid a fine to make sure I could set these fireworks off in the city for you." It wasn't until Linda heard his words that she realized she was in the city. "I would have been happier if you just transferred the money directly to me." She believed the money given to relevant authorities wouldn't make the city a better place. Most of it would end up in the pockets of the wrong person, so why would he waste the money? "If you had said that earlier, I would have given you more money as a gift." Luke took out an envelope from his pocket. It was now that Linda noticed the bulging pockets of his coat. It turned out that he had her gift inside. "Thank you. I'm about to turn 30, so I shouldn't be receiving holiday gifts." Linda was aware that she was approaching 30. Receiving gifts at this age seemed inappropriate. "I remember my mother te