While Jasper and Charlie were talking, at the west of Tefa City in Walmart.
Wendy and Sally talked and laughed as they picked out items while Julian stood near them and stared at everyone who got close to them.
The second time he managed to scare a little girl to tears, Wendy turned and said helplessly to Julian, “Julian, can’t you have a kinder expression on your face? Look at how scared that little girl was.”
Julian said innocently, “I didn’t mean to scare her on purpose. I just took another look at her because she seemed cute.”
“You have no idea how scary you appear when you look at people,” Sally said as she laughed. She picked up a foam pillow, which had just started gaining popularity in a small part of the country in recent years.
“Wendy, do you think these pillows are useful? Jasper’s dad has some neck problems, and the normal pillows don’t allow him to get a restful sleep. I heard that these pillows are quite useful in allowing restful sleep.”
Wendy asked in surprise, “Charlie has neck problems? Has he gotten it checked out at the hospital?”
Sally smiled as she said, “There’s no need to have it checked. He’s had that problem for many years now because of his work. Back then, we had to plant several hectares worth of rice in a day, and we spent all that time hunched over working in the fields. It’s not odd that we have problems with our necks and backs. It can’t be cured.”
Wendy picked out the best foam pillow and placed it in the cart. “Let’s just buy one for the time being. I have a friend overseas, and I can get her to send one that was manufactured there to me.”
“No need to go to such trouble,” Sally hurriedly said.
Wendy smiled and said, “It’s just a small matter. There’s no need to be so formal with me.”
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