Kapitel 149: Chapter 161: I Take Responsibility For Her Life (2)

Before taking a few steps, the old lady's voice rang again: "Sir, you haven't paid yet."

Elijah Smith let out an "Oh," pulled out his wallet from his pocket, handed a hundred-dollar bill to the old lady, and without waiting for her to give change, he furrowed his brows, grabbed the bag of chestnuts, and left the store.

Elijah handed the chestnuts to Evelyn Osbert, and as he started the car, the old lady who sold the chestnuts came running after them. She knocked on the car window, and Elijah impatiently rolled it down. The old lady handed in some change, but Elijah didn't take it. Instead, Evelyn smiled and said "Thank you" before accepting it.

Once Elijah's car had driven a bit further, Evelyn stuffed the change into the car's storage compartment, took out a chestnut, and began peeling it, saying: "Elijah, why did you leave without waiting for the change?"

Elijah didn't respond, just staring at the neon lights outside the window as they passed by, growing increasingly annoyed.