Sabrina said with a warm smile, * Perhaps I'll come back later." have some matters to attend to.

“Of course," Marnie responded as she escorted them toward the exit.

“Please take care."

Once they departed, Marnie returned to her shop duties. A fellow employee approached her leisurely and remarked, “Marnie, it seems those two individuals were..

Marnie nodded nonchalantly, as if accustomed to such encounters.

“Indeed, it's them. My boyfriend's brother and his wife.

“I must say, you're quite fortunate to have such an impressive boyfriend."

Marnie offered a modest smile.

"There's nothing extraordinary to envy. Merging into a wealthy family is no straightforward endeavor

“Even with ordinary families, it's no walk in the part

After a brief exchange, the two colleagues parted ways, the latter discreetly rolling her eyes in response to Marnie's newfound sense of belonging within Sergio's affluent family, despite the brevity of their relationship.

The prospect of Marnie marrying Sergio remained uncertain, casting a veil of ambiguity over their future.

Upon exiting the store, Sabrina couldn't help but notice Tyrone's continued aloofness.

“What's troubling you?" she inquired, her voice laced with concern.

Tyrone, ever the blunt one, quipped, “Sergio's taste leaves much to be desired."

Her response remained elusive, a whirlwind of thoughts swirling within. Recollections of Claire's grievances resurfaced in her mind,

At that time, Sergio had been preoccupied with his work and it had been an extended period since Claire's fateful encounter. Common sense dictated that Claire should have confided in Sergio regarding that day's events, yet Sergio had taken no action, leaving her to wonder if he harbored an unconventional preference.

“Perhaps Sergio Likes women of this ilk."

Tyrone nodded in agreement, adding a playful twist, “And as for me, I like you."

Sabrina countered with a disdainful glare, sensing a shift in Tyrone's demeanor. When had he regressed to such a puerile state?