Chapter 373

“I want to stop by the supermarket,” Riyana said softly while looking out of the window. Jabco did not question her. He just nodded and turned the steering wheel toward the supermarket near her apartment. The traffic was light, and the drive felt strangely calm. The city outside moved at its own pace, but inside the car, everything felt quiet and contained. Riyana rested her hand on her bag, her thoughts calm. The car stopped in the parking lot. Jabco got out first and walked around to her side, opening the door. She stepped out without looking at him, her mind already on what she needed to buy. They walked inside together. The supermarket was moderately busy. Soft music played in the background. People moved around with carts, some alone, some in pairs, some as families. The smell of fresh vegetables and baked bread filled the air. Riyana headed straight toward the grocery section. When she reached for a trolley, Jabco moved faster than her. “Let me,” he said, taking the trolley handl