Nobody could really blame her for that.
Regardless, Gerald was far too busy keeping an eye out on his surroundings to even notice the contemptuous gazes from both Maia and Isabelle.
“Hey Jasmine, look there! See those little candies those kids are holding? I like them a lot! I wonder where they bought those!” said Mindy a little while later as she pointed out the window at a few children who were passing by. The group was currently seated in a small shop while enjoying some coffee.
“Oh, you do? I know where they’re selling them! It’s a little further up north, but I could bring you there if you’d like!” replied Maia.
“That would be great!” said Mindy excitedly as she turned to look at Gerald.
Mindy then smiled and said, “Come on, Sanderson! Join me! After all, you don’t seem like you have anything else to do!”
“He doesn’t need to follow. We can just head there ourselves!” stated Maia, a hint of contempt in her voice.
Before Gerald could even take a good look at Maia’s expression, Mindy had already grabbed on to his arm before shouting, “Let’s go!”
Jasmine herself smiled before adding, “Just go ahead with Mindy, Sanderson… I’ll feel much more assured knowing that you’re keeping her company as well!”
Hearing that, Gerald could only shake his head in resignation as he followed Mindy and Maia to the candy stall.
Though he had assumed that Mindy would return to the group upon purchasing the candies, to his dismay, there were a lot of interesting things on sale which Mindy hadn’t seen before. As a result, it turned into a mini shopping spree as Mindy spent quite some time looking through and buying more and more things.
Eventually, Gerald tapped Mindy’s shoulder gently, indicating that they should return to the group.
“We’re in no hurry, so just stay and have a look around!” said Mindy with a smile.
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