Chapter 74

They arrived at a mid-range shopping complex, the kind where the first floor was filled with affordable local brands, while the upper floors shimmered with the glow of luxury counters. “Auntie, are you going to buy something too?” Jeremy asked innocently, his eyes darting between Sloane and Dominic. The little boy sighed dramatically when Dominic made no move to respond. Seriously? He thought. Don’t men in TV dramas always buy things for the women they like? Apparently, his uncle hadn’t gotten the memo. Dominic’s phone buzzed, and after a brief glance at the caller ID, he excused himself to take the call outside. Jeremy blinked, unimpressed. “I’m really worried about you, Uncle,” he muttered under his breath. Sloane only chuckled softly. Dominic being distracted wasn’t unusual, and honestly, it made things simpler for her. Jeremy quickly picked out a few outfits, four or five sets in total, before shaking his head decisively. “That’s enough. I don’t want to spend too much. Everyone in