Chapter 752

Even when Shannon was being caught in the act, she showed no signs of embarrassment or any intentions of letting go. Instead, she calmly said, "I'm holding onto you so we don't get separated in the crowd." Benjamin glanced at the street ahead which was lively but far from being crowded. His lips curved slightly as he responded with a soft hum. As they continued walking deeper inside, the noise from the busy street gradually faded behind them. Soon, they reached an old building where sounds of daily life could be heard from the apartment units. There was a parent sternly tutoring their child in mathematics, while another child was crying over a toy. Some of the sounds were from families bickering. It was a lively scene. Shannon came up to a door on the second floor according to the address Mitchell had given her. From inside, a woman's sharp voice could be heard. "All you do is eat and sleep! Am I supposed to do nothing but take care of your mother all day long? She's your mom, n