Suppressing her urge to cry, Nia Mitchell tightly pursed her lips without making a sound, allowing Maxwell Peary to tease her on the other end of the line.
"If you find shopping unsatisfactory, you can ask Evelyn Peary to accompany you. As soon as that girl hears the word 'shopping,' she gets so excited she's practically beside herself. She definitely won't turn you down."
Maxwell Peary curled his lips, seeming to already envision the scene of Nia Mitchell and Evelyn Peary shopping together, feeling gratified.
"But don't complain about being tired later. Although, if you do get tired, it's okay; just remember to call me. I'll come pick you up."
Maxwell Peary sat down on the sofa. After such a long meeting, he figured he should chat a bit with his dear little wife and allow himself a moment of idleness.
Nia Mitchell couldn't help but shed tears, covering her mouth to suppress even the slightest sound.
Hendry Hampton and his father noticed her unusual behavior, somewhat baffled.
