Chapitre 47: CHAPTER 47

ADAN

I randomly decided to get a gift for Ines after our last argument. It was one of those fights over something that hadn't even happened yet, and I figured maybe a thoughtful gesture would help smooth things over. As I strolled through the jewelry section, I took my time, browsing for the perfect necklace, something that would speak to her taste and maybe even patch things up between us. After a while, I picked out a piece I thought she'd love and headed to the counter to check out.

That's when I ran into Renee. Now, running into her was always… interesting, to say the least. "Hi," I greeted her with a smile, which, to my surprise, she returned. Renee wasn't typically this approachable, but today she seemed a bit more relaxed, even welcoming.

"You came to pick up some jewelry too?" I asked, making small talk as I watched her lift her bag.