Drunk and Daring I Kissed a Tycoon

From the front seat, Vernon said, "Of course, your mom worries. The moment you told us to stay a few extra days at the fishing village, she started losing sleep, frowning all day, afraid you'd be bullied or something..."

"Why are you telling her all that?" Wanda cut him off, pretending to be annoyed.

A wave of bittersweet warmth swept through Vespera's heart.

In this world, only her parents loved her so unconditionally.

Wanda held her hand tightly. "Vera, even though you're divorced now, you have to look ahead. Remember Helen's son?"

Vespera fell silent.

"Please don't tell me she's trying to set me up with Mrs. Gomez's son..." she thought.

Up front, Vernon couldn't take it anymore. "Vera just got divorced! What's the rush? Vera, don't listen to your mom."

Wanda insisted, "It's not easy to find someone like Benjamin! He's a good kid, and he's still single. I always thought he and Vera would be a better match."

Vespera quietly rubbed her forehead.

Was marriage a test she absolutely had to pass?

After a while, they made it into the city and headed to the supermarket.

This particular supermarket was inside a large mall. The prices were high, but the quality was excellent. Vespera often shopped there.

After parking the car, the three of them got out.

A little distance away, at another parking spot, Theodore was peeling the wrapper of a piece of chocolate for Carly.

"Bad woman! That woman is bad!" Carly suddenly pointed out the window and started angrily shouting.

"Carly, be good," Theodore said gently, trying to soothe her as he turned to see what she was yelling about.

When he spotted Vespera, a flicker of delight crossed his eyes.

He had been thinking about Vespera a lot these past few days.

Today was actually his last day in Halewick.

He had thought about contacting Dominic and seeing her one more time, but in the end, he didn't want to risk another misunderstanding, so he gave up.noveldrama

"Bad woman, I don't like her! Bad woman..." Carly huffed, glaring at Vespera.

Hearing Carly keep muttering about the "bad woman," Theodore asked curiously. "Have you met that woman before?"

"Pretty guy... Bad woman... wouldn't let me hug," Carly said indignantly.

Theodore stayed silent.

So, that's what happened.

He finally understood.

Carly must have run into Vespera that day in Dominic's neighborhood.

"She's Dominic's girlfriend. You tried to hug Dominic, so of course, she got upset. She didn't mean to be rude she's not a bad woman

Theodore explained V

to Carly.

Meanwhile, not far away, Vespera, Vernon, and Wanda had already walked past their car toward the supermarket entrance.

As they passed, Wanda happened to turn slightly, and Theodore caught a glimpse of her face.

He frowned.

He had definitely seen her somewhere before.

"Carly, Daddy's going to buy you another box of chocolates. Stay in the car and be good, okay?" he said and then turned to the driver "Keep an eye on her. Don't let her wander off."

With that, he stepped out of the car.

Inside the supermarket, Vespera was pushing a cart, walking with Vernon and Wanda through the aisles.

Wanda had gone over to the fresh food section and sent Vernon and Vespera to grab a bag of rice.

As Vespera and Vernon were heading toward the rice aisle, a tall, slim figure with

a scholarly, refined air approached them.

"Ms. Gildon, hello again," Theodore greeted her warmly.

Vespera blinked in surprise. "Hello, Mr. Locke."

"How am I even running into him at the supermarket?" she thought.

Theodore shifted his gaze to Vernon. "And this is...?"

"This is my father," Vespera answered. Even though it felt

unnecessary and a little avernet

she still politely introduced Vernon

to Theodore.

Vernon returned the greeting politely but gave Theodore a cautious look.

Meanwhile, Wanda had finished picking up beef and shrimp.

When she spotted Vespera and Vernon standing and talking to someone, she couldn't recognize the man from behind.

She walked over, smiling as she prepared to ask who it was. But when she saw the man's face clearly, all the color drained from her own.