Coming back to the present...
Jade silently prayed that her brother would heed her warning and step back, just as she had asked.
She and Winston soon reached the car and loaded their armfuls of shopping bags into the trunk before settling into their seats. As the vehicle pulled out onto the road, the sheer exhaustion of the day washed over Jade. She leaned her head against the headrest and closed her eyes, seeking a moment of quiet.
From the front seat, Winston asked softly, "Should we head directly home now, Miss Jade?"
Jade opened her eyes. "Yes, I think that should be all for today..." She trailed off as her gaze caught a familiar French bakery. The very one Cillian often brought sweet treats from.
"Ah... Winston, can we make a quick stop here, please?" she asked hurriedly before they drifted past it.
"Here, Miss?" Winston looked bewildered, noticing they were entering a busier block lined with bustling eateries rather than quiet boutiques.
