Marcus was aware that Cornelia was quite the penny-pincher, so he said, "Then hang with me for a little more. I've got a ton of stuff I still need to buy."
"Alright then." Cornelia always knew Marcus didn't give a hoot about prices when shopping. As long as he fancied something, he wouldn't care about the cost. But she never thought he'd also be like this even when grocery shopping.
He walked over to the shelves, grabbed one of each item and tossed it into his cart. In no time, his cart was filled to the brim. He then said, "Cornelia, money is just a means to an end. We make money to spend it. Don't let it steal your joy."
Cornelia didn't respond. For Marcus, having this amount of money wasn't a big deal. But for Cornelia, it was her living expenses for several months. It meant a lot to her!
After one cart was full, Marcus had the staff bring over two more carts. In a short while, all three carts were filled to the brim by Marcus.
The carts were loaded with fresh beef, lamb, chicken, and various pricey vegetables. They also had a variety of snacks. Coincidentally, they were all things Cornelia wanted to buy but couldn't bear to spend money on.
Whether it was their striking looks or Marcus' lavish shopping style, they certainly turned heads. Both the store staff and the other shoppers couldn't help but give them a few extra glances.
A pregnant woman approached Cornelia and asked, "Ma'am, can I take a photo with you and your husband? There's a legend that if a pregnant person takes a photo with someone good-looking, the baby will be beautiful."
Cornelia quickly explained, "We're not married."
Marcus suddenly interjected in French, "I'm sorry, my wife isn't too keen on taking photos with strangers. But with your excellent taste, your baby is bound to be beautiful."
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