The shop assistant carefully put the money away, her emotions feeling like a roller coaster ride. She wanted to say "Goodbye" rigidly, but when she opened her mouth, she couldn't make a sound. Thus, she could only give up regretfully.
Perry Reed picked up the plastic bag containing the medication.
He turned around and left with Flossie Wright.
The shop assistant breathed a sigh of relief.
But—
Just as they reached the entrance, two figures were seen approaching.
One fat and one thin.
Both were walking in the drizzling rain without an umbrella.
The chubby one was draped in gold chains, sporting a robust figure. Wearing a vest and a short outer coat, his tattooed arms were exposed. From a distance, one could sense his authoritative presence. People around him instinctively moved away.
Next to him was the girl they had seen earlier at the breakfast shop.
