"Sam's here? I feel like it's been a long time since I've seen you."
Sam entering the convenience store, Mrs. Margaret was tidying up the counter, a testament to her diligent nature as a homemaker—always cleaning up before leaving to avoid causing any inconvenience for the next person on shift.
Sam smiled. "Sorry, I've been a bit busy lately, took a few days off."
"Hahaha, young man, right? It's normal to have lots of activities."
Just as Mrs. Margaret finished speaking, another figure followed into the convenience store.
Ava peeked around, surveying the small, yet fully stocked convenience store.
Then she quietly stood beside Sam and whispered.
"Is this where you work, brother?"
"Brother? Sam, is this your sister?" Mrs. Margaret asked curiously.
Sam nodded with a smile: "Yeah, this is my sister, Ava. She came from Cedarwood for a swimming competition. I was a bit worried about her being alone, so I brought her along."
