Chapter 138: What’s Going On?
The late summer frenzy continued.
Angel, as an ordinary citizen of the empire, naturally joined the shopping spree.
“Buying so much?”
Lena took the numerous bags from Angel’s arms and hands.
Angel then gave her a kiss as a reward.
“We can’t forget our annual traditions. During the harvest season, we have to stock up on food, firewood, sugar, and other supplies, preparing for the long winter.”
Winters in Almeria were very long.
Due to its unique geographical location, Almeria had no autumn, only spring, summer, and winter, the negligible autumn merged with the cold winter, requiring people to wear thick coats before they even noticed its passing.
“Thank you for your help, it’s just a short distance…”
Angel also carried a dark green backpack, filled with supplies she had snatched from her rivals.
A whole backpack for less than three gold coins, what a bargain.
“My family doesn’t lack these things.”
Lena, seeing Angel’s burdened shoulders, took the backpack, carrying it herself.
She was stronger and taller than Angel, she couldn’t just stand idly by.
“Don’t buy so much next time, the Falmouths have everything…”
She didn’t want to dampen Angel’s enthusiasm, seeing that Angel was trying to contribute to the household, being “frugal.”
Her intentions were good, so Lena wouldn’t scold her.
“Give them all to me.”
“Let me carry some, they’re not heavy.”
Angel looked at Lena’s outstretched hand, feeling slightly embarrassed.
In the end, she reluctantly handed over the bags.
“Don’t do this next time.”
As they walked towards the setting sun, Lena suddenly spoke.
“Mm…” Angel realized her mistake, admitting it obediently. “I thought you would be happy, I’ll ask you next time…”
The crimson sky darkened, and they walked in silence.
“What do you want for dinner?”
“I’m not picky…”
“Then cream of mushroom soup, your favorite.”
Lena remembered Angel’s delighted expression the first time she had it, and she smiled. “It’s a special day today, we have to celebrate.”
“What’s the occasion?”
Angel blinked, confused.
“Guess~”
“Ugh… I can’t guess, tell me.”
“Kiss me, and I’ll tell you, here.”
Lena touched her lips.
Angel blushed, unsure if it was from the sunset or something else.
She nudged Lena’s heel playfully.
“There’s plenty of time tonight…”
“It’s different, tonight is tonight, now is now. Look, I carried all these things for you, surely I deserve a sweet kiss.”
Lena pouted, her expression like an abandoned puppy.
“I can’t stand you!”
Angel couldn’t resist such an expression, it was cheating.
“Lower your head, Lena.”
“Hmm.”
Lena obeyed, her head bowed, her nose almost touching Angel’s eyelashes.
“Kiss.”
A soft kiss on the corner of her lips, like a jolt of electricity.
Angel’s lips tingled.
“Why did you shock me?”
“I didn’t… you’re the one who shocked me.” Lena touched her lips, feeling a numb sensation, her nerves twitching, the tingling intensifying with Angel’s blush…
What was going on?
They both wondered.
They must be sick, seriously sick.
Lena and Angel exchanged glances, then chuckled…
“What are you laughing at?”
“You’re cute.”
“Then give me money.”
“Why?”
“Because you said I’m cute. I usually charge for meet-and-greets after concerts, fans pay for merchandise and the chance to talk to their idol.”
Angel’s steps were light, her pink hair swaying behind her.
Lena suddenly thought this wasn’t so bad.
Watching the cheerful and innocent idol, her captivating charm, it stirred something within Lena, a sense of attachment, making her forget her uncertain fate.
“Your father is gone,” Lena changed the subject awkwardly.
“I know, I knew it all along. What, trying to break my spirit?”
Angel seemed indifferent to her father’s departure, as if she had already accepted it. After all, she had been sold by Wilder himself.
“It’s good that you’re not upset, but Vanessa went looking for him, for revenge,” Lena said, not hiding anything.
“Sister?!”
Angel was surprised.
“Where is she now?”
“Probably on a ship, a luxury cruise ship, a paradise for the rich, a thin line separating it from hell.”
As for what Wilder would do with a large sum of money, Lena’s conclusion was – gambling.
And betting everything, again and again, his eyes bloodshot, lost in the thrill…
“Your father asked me how to make money with money, like the Falmouths, like me. I naturally offered my advice, and introduced him to a good place.”
“He brought this upon himself…” Angel murmured, her mood darkening.
“Indeed, on that ship, he’ll experience the thrill of winning, and the despair of losing everything, he’ll lose everything he gained.”
Lena’s words weren’t exactly comforting, but Angel found them reassuring.
“Sister has already left? She didn’t even tell me…”
The two sisters were still in a cold war, Vanessa too proud to apologize, and Angel too busy with her idol career and the Saintess election.
They rarely saw each other, and every encounter ended in an argument, their relationship strained.
“Vanessa said she’ll handle it, you just focus on your concert, she’ll be there.”
“Did she really say that?!” Angel’s eyes lit up.
“Yes.” Lena, wanting to mend their relationship, nodded. “Vanessa never understood your idol activities before, even mocking your dreams, but recently, she seems to understand…”
Even if she didn’t understand, Lena could force her to.
Angel’s concert, Vanessa had to be there, Lena had spoken!
