Chapter 20
Author: Chime
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

“ We are here” Henry announced as he shut off the engine of the car. The journey to the mall took longer than expected. Henry has evaded the known routes like the one the mafias took if they were on a car chase. He followed the road where normal people followed. They passed by an office and he shared a smile with Laura, pretending to be her boyfriend. Laura hoy into character immediately. He did a double take on her as they drove past. It looked like she has done this before.

She should have been an actress. Henry thought. He wanted to ask her more questions but he noticed that the scowl on her face had deepened. He immediately shut his mouth and focused on getting them to the mall.

“Where are we?” Laura around in her seat and then she realized they were not really at the mall but she could see it’s sign across.

“ we can’t go in.” Henry took out the car from the ignition.

“ What do you mean—"suddenly Laura stopped. She closed her eyes for a moment and sighed deeply. She grabbed get b
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