At home, Clarissa dressed her children up.
“Mommy, aren't you going with us?”
It was only after growing up that Damien started to realize that some unpleasant events had transpired between his mother and his grandparents.
However, he would still ask her every time he went to the Tyson residence with his sister.
He hoped that one day, his mother would go with him. Only then would everyone be harmonious.
However, Clarissa shook her head.
“No, I'm not going. Remember to have fun! If you want to stay there, just let me know in advance. Don't forget!”
“Okay!”
Damian pouted disappointedly, walked out while holding Leia's hand, and got into the car. Meanwhile, Matthew kissed Clarissa before leaving.
Clarissa did not feel disappointed at all. Instead, she enjoyed being alone.
It was simply too rare for a married woman with children to have their own “me” time.
Clarissa rushed back to her room and chose some nice outfits. As she was in a good mood and the weather was beautiful, she wore a youthful outfit. After putting on some makeup, she went to the garage and drove out. However, before leaving, she sent a voice message.
“Hey girls, I'm free now! Like what we agreed on yesterday, I'm all set to go.”
Clarissa drove out of the house. She rolled down the car windows, allowing the summer breeze to caress her face.
Looking at the bright sun in the sky, she felt like she was in an amazing mood.
She soon reached the shopping mall and glanced at her phone. Her friends were still on their way there. As she was in a good mood, she ordered a cup of coffee and some ice cream at a café.
Time had not been harsh on her at all. She still looked extremely young.
She savored the delicious ice cream with a smile, her eyes crinkled gently into crescents.
When she had craving for ice cream, she could not have it because once she did, her children would want to eat too. Hence, she had no choice but to restrain herself.
However, she was now gobbling everything down without having to fear that she would be a bad role model to her children.
Suddenly, someone sat down opposite her.
Clarissa raised her head. When she saw the person, she blinked cutely.
Sometimes, Ellie would say that she was acting cutely on purpose and that she had learned it from Damian.
However, Clarissa had never thought that she looked cute while blinking. She merely did that to express her surprise.
The man opposite her chuckled softly.
“I'm sorry for disturbing you. You don't mind it if I sit here, right? I just came here. I saw you eat the ice cream, and you look too adorable.”
As Clarissa did not say anything, the man thought that she was too shocked.
Smiling gentlemanly, he consoled her, “Don't be scared. I'm just here to wait for a friend. If you mind, I'll leave now.”
Normally, no girl would reject a handsome man like him who exuded such a mature and luxurious charm.
Not actually planning to leave, he merely said it without actually meaning it.
However, Clarissa mumbled, “Sure.”
Then, she looked outside. Ellie was walking over, so she quickly finished her ice cream, stood up and left.
The man was stunned. When he turned around, he saw Clarissa and Ellie walk out of the café. Ellie even turned around to glance at him, but Clarissa did not. This filled him with amusement.
What an innocent girl! I like that.
Then, he stood up and chased after her.
Meanwhile, Ellie clicked her tongue. “You get hit on everywhere you go. No wonder Uncle Matt rarely let you go out alone. My dear Aunt Clare, you're already a middle-aged woman. Why do you still look like a pretty teenage girl? Haha...”
Clarissa rolled her eyes. “Are you praising or insulting me?”
“Of course, I'm praising you!”
“Stop it. I'm only a little past thirty, so I'm still a youth. I'm not a middle-aged woman, okay? Also, don't I look like I'm in my twenties?”
Clarissa grinned narcissistically, while Ellie nodded in agreement. Then, both of them burst out laughing.
“Oh, right. Roxanne said that she'll be reaching soon because she's still at that event. Ms. Zaha will only meet us at the restaurant later.”
“Okay, we'll have fun first. I want to watch a movie! Let's buy some popcorn and we can sing karaoke at night! We can even eat barbeque afterward!”
“Mrs. Tyson, how much have you been holding yourself back? But it doesn't matter, I'll follow your wishes...”
They held each other's hands and roamed the shopping mall.
They were just bored and were not intending to buy anything, when...
“Hey, Ellie. Do I look good in these shoes? It's been ages since I've worn heels.”
Ellie glanced down. “They look quite pretty. Just buy them!”
“Should I?”
Clarissa hesitated. She had too many pairs of shoes, so it was too wasteful to buy one more pair.
However, to that man who hit on her earlier, her hesitation was interpreted as her financial instability.
Hence, he walked in and feigned surprise. His elegant smile was just right.
“We meet again.”
Clarissa and Ellie glanced over simultaneously. When he saw the shoes that Clarissa was holding, he smiled and said, “They're beautiful.”
Then, he summoned the shop assistant over. “Please wrap these shoes up for this lady.”
Clarissa and Ellie exchanged a glance.
Is there something wrong with this man?
I like an innocent girl like her!
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