Chapter 41 A Suitor to My Wife?

Luana and Briana spent the morning together at the shopping center, browsing through stores and enjoying each other's company.

Mark, although present, kept his distance, respecting their time together.

Luana's infectious enthusiasm made the hours fly by unnoticed, and for once, she refrained from teasing Mark, which eased the atmosphere for Briana.

"I need to head back, my friend," Luana said with a grin as they prepared to part ways amidst their shopping bags. "Shopping was amazing."

"See you later," Briana replied thankfully.

Luana left without saying goodbye to Mark, who didn't seem to mind the omission.

***

Briana and Mark arrived back at their apartment building by taxi, unloading their purchases.

As they gathered their bags, their attention was drawn to a conspicuously luxurious car parked nearby.

Its presence stood out sharply against the backdrop of their modest surroundings.

"Whose car is that?" Mark asked, eyeing the vehicle with curiosity.

"Certainly not one of our neighbor