Caleb's face fell. His frustration and anger were almost palpable.
Right then, Veronica and Thomas hopped back into the car.
Caleb looked at his phone and tucked it into his pocket without texting Abby back.
Then, Miguel drove them slowly to their destination.
Veronica quickly told a retail assistant her size and got two sets of clothes the moment she went into the store. She changed into one of the sets and kept the other as backup.
The clothes she chose were a thin beige shirt and a black Chanel Style coat. The oversized shirt was enough to cover her baby bump.
The clothes were haphazardly mixed and matched, but they still managed to make her look tall and fair. She looked lithe, languid, and adorable at the same time. "Are we there yet?"
They were surrounded by beautiful courtyards of different shapes and sizes. They could see a flowing river on their side, and gorgeous plants decorated the riverside with greenery. The water's surface reflected the courtyards that stood in this town. Branches swayed as breezes brushed across them.
This place was like a city made in a portrait, but Veronica had no time to admire the scenery. All she wanted to do was see Matthew.
"Almost," Miguel answered. He peered into the rear-view mirror and saw the hurried look in Veronica's eyes. She had longing written all over her face.
She kept her composure at all times ever since Matthew went missing, but when she finally got news about him, her composure broke down, and it was replaced by the burning desire to see him.
Miguel drove slowly across the tiled path. He dodged the pedestrians and kept making right turns until he found a parking spot at the roadside.
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