Chapter 1681

Mavis shook her head and returned the soccer ball to the boy. "You didn't. Don't worry. Have fun!" The little boy bowed to Mavis and replied, "Thank you, Miss! I hope you have a great day. I'm going back to playing now!" As the boy ran off, Mavis felt her mood lift. 'What a polite boy,' she thought. Feeling better, she stretched out her arms, enjoying the cool breeze on her face and the warmth of the sun. Suddenly, her stomach growled, reminding her that she had not eaten since last night. Mavis pulled out her phone and looked for nearby restaurants, and one name caught her eye: Forde. She had once visited this restaurant with Nathaniel to meet a client and was surprised it was just in the area. Since she was already here, dining there seemed like a good idea. Estimating the distance, she decided to ride a shared bike there. There were not many people at the restaurant when Mavis arrived. Due to Nathaniel's VIP status and how he was rarely accompanied by female co