“time.” Sonny quickly replied, “I already have plenty of toys. I don’t need any more.” Ever since Elisa frequently bought him a variety of interesting new toys, he had more than enough.
Duncan glanced around the store again and commented, “It looks great, Liberty. It’s very bright. Business will surely thrive.” Liberty responded, “I’ll work hard.”
Turning to the cashier’s desk, Liberty unlocked the drawer with a key, retrieved a stack of money, and handed it to Duncan. “This is the rent for this month, Mr. Lewis. I intended to give it to your housekeeper, but since you’re here, I’ll give it to you directly. You can let the housekeeper know that I paid the rent to you in person.”
Under Grandma May’s watchful gaze, Duncan took the bundle of money with an indifferent expression. “Is this amount inclusive of the utility bills?” he asked.
“Yes,” Liberty replied.
Duncan hummed thoughtfully as he began counting the money in front of him. Grandma May silently wondered, ‘Have I grown old? Am I just fooling myself? Perhaps Duncan has no romantic interest in Liberty, and their relationship is merely that of a landlord and tenant.’
Liberty had lost a considerable amount of weight. While she couldn’t be described as thin, she looked much slimmer compared to her appearance before the divorce, now simply looking a bit chubby. She continued to exercise to shed more pounds, and Grandma May believed that in a few months, she would regain her slim figure and beauty.
At thirty-six, Duncan had a scar on his face and a rough demeanor, which contributed to his single status. Most men his age would likely have two children by now, but he hadn’t even held a woman’s hand before. His mother worried about his marital prospects, yet whenever she arranged dates for him, there was never any follow-up. She was frustrated but felt powerless to change the situation. Duncan relied on himself rather than his family to succeed.
He was in a situation where his mother had no means to pressure him. After counting the money, Duncan pulled out his phone to call the housekeeper and inquire about the utility bills for Liberty’s store. Meanwhile, he failed to notice the frustrated glare that Grandma May directed at him.
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