Chapter 172

Shane said, "I got this at the duty-free shop. It wasn't expensive, so please don't say no." "Thanks." Valeria took it. He then pulled out a box of face cream from his suitcase. The box was a little squashed, so he carefully smoothed it out before passing it to her. "One of my female colleagues in my team recommended this. She said it's a brand women usually like." Valeria glanced at the Helena Rubinstein facial cream in her hands. This little jar cost close to one thousand dollars. She hesitated, but Lucy quickly urged her to keep it. … By noon, Valeria started getting ready to head out to buy groceries for lunch. After all, Shane had just gotten back. His first meal home should be something special. And besides, Lucy had always treated her and Selena well. Shane mentioned, "Save the trouble. Let's just dine outdoors." Lucy agreed. "Exactly. Cooking makes the kitchen all greasy. Let's just head out." Valeria smiled faintly, saying, "I actually can cook pretty well." … In