Chapter -209
As they exited the café, Rick wasted no time in setting a brisk pace, his steps purposeful and determined. The old matriarch, trailing behind him, found herself struggling to keep up, her age and elegance conflicting with the urgency of Rick's stride.
She half-expected him to offer her an arm for support, as any gentleman would, but to her surprise, he seemed oblivious to her, forging ahead without a second thought.
Left with no choice but to quicken her own pace, the old lady hurried to match Rick's speed, her heels clicking against the pavement in a hurried rhythm. The effort showed on her face, her delicate features tensed with the exertion of keeping up with his relentless pace. Her pearl earrings swung with each step, a subtle reminder of the struggle to maintain her poise amidst the rush.
