Chapter 153: Stormy Nicklow Street
After leaving the Tingen City Souvenir Shop, Hobart muttered to himself, "I used to laugh at Christine for buying those ridiculous gifts, but it turns out I'm even worse than him. I simply forgot to buy any gifts at all."
Then Hobart realized a serious problem. Could it be that Christine also forgot to buy gifts every time he came back, and then visited souvenir shops like Hobart did? The more Hobart thought about it after getting into the carriage, the more likely it seemed.
Hobart first returned to Blanca Street. Fors was lying in the recliner, reading a magazine with a contented expression.
Only when she saw Hobart enter did Fors lazily rise. "You're back."
"Mm. Where's Xue?"
"She went out to carry out the task you gave her."
Hobart set down his luggage. "Is there anything to eat at home? I haven't had lunch yet."
"Neither have I."
Hobart froze. "You... You weren't lying in that recliner from this morning until now, were you?"
"No!" Fors smiled guiltily. "I-I was working out the plot for my new book!"
Hobart's mouth twitched. Liar! Under Hobart's indescribable gaze, Fors finally overcame her laziness and got up to order two lunches from the nearby Dixie Restaurant.
Once they had eaten and drunk their fill, Hobart gave Fors and Xue their gifts before adding, "I'm going home tonight. I'll come over again tomorrow morning."
With that, he left carrying his briefcase and numerous gifts.
Fors gave an "Oh" and looked at the dishes on the dining table. I still have to wash the plates? How annoying. I hate washing plates and bowls the most.
Hobart walked to the law firm and first reported to Lawyer Barton about Mr. Dominic's case.
"This case was entirely your achievement," Barton