Chapter 59: Unknown Number
Gray returned home just as the sky began to turn orange. The breeze was cooler now, hinting that evening was near. When he left their house, he was carrying nothing but the review sheets that were now with Chloe.
However, now, he was carrying a lot of bags, not with files to be reviewed, but rather with snacks, drinks, and groceries. On the way home from the Lancaster estate, he made a short stop at the nearby supermarket.
He didn’t buy a lot—just food enough for a week, some household items, and of course, a bag of chips and two medium-sized tubs of ice cream.
He also threw in a few candy bars and drinks that he knew Lily liked. It wasn’t often they got to enjoy these little things. But tonight, they would.
It was Friday, after all. He didn’t have a tutoring job tomorrow, and Lily didn’t have school. And with the coming days likely to be busier, especially with the grocery branch and Chloe’s midterm, he wanted to relax for a little.
Gray planned to have a simple movie night with Lily, like they used to do when they still had time.
Gray carefully balanced the bags in both of his arms as he climbed the stairs to their apartment. When he opened the door, Lily was curled up on the couch, flipping through a book with a sleepy look in her eyes.
"I’m home, Lily," Gray called out casually as he closed the door with his foot.
Lily looked up tiredly.
"Welcome—" before she could continue her words, her eyes widened when she saw what Gray was carrying. "Wait. What’s that, brother?" She tilted her head at the bags in his hands, and her eyes immediately sparkled.
Gray grinned and set them down on the table.