Love Began with the First Meeting novel Chapter 287

Finally nodding, Molly thought about the cheap but tasty food in the South Street Alley. The place also offered freedom, something that Molly appreciated. For a person like Eric who had been living in a willful way since childhood, the word "freedom" was something that he took for granted.

Lost in her thoughts, the car suddenly stopped in front of a candy store. Expecting to see South Street Alley, Molly turned to look confusedly at Eric.

Eric jumped out of the car and said,"Wait for me here!"

Without waiting for her reply, Eric strode inside the store. He came out after a while with a delicate box in his hands. He handed it to Molly before going back to the driver's seat.

Molly received the box doubtfully. Opening the lid, she found a beautifully wrapped candy inside.

She frowned, looking up at Eric's expectant face.

Grinning, Eric said simply,"Candy can make you happy!"

Molly threw Eric a surprised look. She didn't know how to respond to Eric's tricks for cheering up kids. However, because of his thoughtfulness, Molly felt a little sweetness in her heart.

Watching Molly's doubtful expression turn to appreciation, Eric started the car happily. Soon they were heading to South Alley Street.

Picking up the box, Molly flipped it open to look at the candy inside. After a while she put it back in the box. Suddenly she thought of something that has been bothering her ever since they left the restaurant. The more she thought about it, the more confused she became. In the end, she typed a message and showed it to Eric when they passed a stop light.

"Becky's retina was infected and removed. She can't see anything for now, and has to wait for retinal transplant!"

Eric answered her question without any reservations.

Hearing Eric's explanation, Molly grew more despondent. She looked at the background picture in her cell phone, the one she took with Eric and the snowman. She was a little downcast, and closed the screen without saying anything. Molly sat quietly in the car, playing with the candy box absentmindedly. Staring ahead, she felt as if her life had suddenly lost its taste.

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The Council of A City

Edgar was having a working lunch. His face looked terrible as he pored through file after file. His face was almost twisted by the time he finished reading all the information.

"Knock knock!"

"Come in!"

The door of the office opened and Bill walked in,"Mayor, I have contacted Mr. Shen."

Lifting his eyes from the files he was reading, Edgar asked,"What's the time for the meeting?"

"Tonight!"

Edgar frowned, putting down his lunch box. Wiping his mouth with a tissue, he slowly leaned back on his chair. "Tonight, Howard might make a move!"

"Howard has ten people. Can Mr. Brian Long cope with that?"