NovelOnlineChapter 199 Chapter 199: "There was a lottery shop back there. I feel like buying stickets.” "Since when are you into lottery tickets?" Brian asked, clearly surprised. He couldn't recall her ever mentioning any interest in lotteries.
"No real reason, just felt like trying my luck," she said lightly. Then, meeting his gaze, she added, "If you're busy, I can go alone and take a cab hlater." "Con, let's go." Without a second thought, Brian took her hand and led the way.
Ten minutes later, they arrived at the small shop.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"I'll take two of each," Rachel told the shopkeeper.
"Got it," the owner said, handing over a thick stack.
Just as Rachel was about to start scratching, Natalia's voice rang out. too." "Two of each," Natalia grinned, waving her tickets. “Let's see who wins more!” "Alright," Rachel said, playing along.
She scratched through all sixteen tickets, only to find she hadn't won a single prize.
Natalia peeked over curiously. "So? How much did you win?" "You go first," Rachel countered.
Natalia grinned, counting her winnings before flashing five fingers. "Five hundred. Spent 380, won 500-so that's a profit of 120. Not bad, huh? What about you? More or less?" "Less," Rachel answered simply.
Natalia beamed, but the excitement faded when Rachel added, "Nothing. Not even a single win." Your favorite updates gVl"No way!" Natalia gasped, snatching Rachel's tickets for a closer inspection. She checked once, then twice, before finally sighing in defeat.
As they turned to leave, even the shop owner shook his head. "Miss, that's sseriously bad luck. I've never seen anyone buy that many and not win a thing." Rachel managed an awkward smile but said nothing.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmNatalia, on the other hand, scoffed. "Wow, great customer service. Ever heard of tact?" Hooking her arm through Rachel's, she huffed. "Con, let's get out of here. No point listening to him." Brian, just getting off a call, turned to them. "How did it go?" "Nothing could've been worse," Rachel said with a shrug.
During the ride back, Rachel's phone rang. It was Carol, saying she missed them and wanted them to drop by.
So, Brian let Natalia off midway before driving toward Carol's place.
This time, his grandparents were also En there. Though their hair had turned silver, their spirits remained lively as they welcomed them with warm smiles.
"Finally! It's been ages since I last saw you," Carol said, her eyes lighting up. She then turned to Brian with a playful frown. "You never listen. I only get to see Rachel when I call you first."
His grandfather, Hector White, who always doted on Carol, chimed in, "Brian, do you even remember what En'. your grandma tells you?"
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