Chapter 213

After Giselle returned to her car, she didn't rush to start her drive. She leaned back in the seat, rolled down the window, and felt rather downcast in her heart. The scenario between Harper and Steward made her reflect upon the absurdity of so-called 'love' once again. She wondered if she and Patrick had continued their relationship as it was, would they also have ended like this? Giselle didn't tell Harper about Steward reaching out to her; she didn't want to disrupt Harper's mood with such a matter. Moreover, her conversation with Steward held no particular significance. After starting the car, Giselle didn't rush back to Shallow Bay. Instead, she went to Blossom Avenue. The new office location was right behind the flagship store. Giselle had previously arranged to rent two floors prior to her trip to Amherst. She discussed the pending matters regarding the expansion of their branches with the store manager in the office. The manager had already stepped down from the front line, now