Chapter 183 Flower Shop
The moment Liam stepped out of the restaurant, the air outside felt sharp and cool against his skin. He scanned his surroundings quickly, noting the subtle glances from strangers who tried not to stare. Even in a casual hoodie and jeans, his face had become too recognizable. With a tired sigh, he ducked into the nearest convenience store and grabbed a black nose cover—one of those sleek ones that hugged the bottom half of his face. It wasn’t perfect, but it would do. At least it would slow down the curious eyes long enough for him to move freely.
Once the cover was in place, he blended better. The city looked less suffocating now and more alive, more natural. People hurried past with their heads buried in their phones, some laughed in groups, others just kept to themselves. He walked slowly, just watching everyone live. A small smile crept to his lips. It had been a while since he saw the city like this.
Then something caught his eye—a flower shop, small but vibrant, tucked at the corner of the street. It had hanging pots over the entrance and a wide-open glass front, bursting with colors of red, pink, white, and yellow. Something about it pulled him in.
He entered quietly, and the little bell over the door gave a soft chime. The scent of fresh petals and herbs hit him immediately—calming and rich. A middle-aged woman in a navy apron stepped out from behind the counter with a warm smile.
"How may I attend to you, sir?" she asked, polite and cheerful.
Liam lowered his nose cover and breathed in the cool floral air deeply. He gave her a small nod. "I’m looking to get flowers for two different people."
The woman gave a delighted nod. "Lovely. What kind of flowers are you looking for?"
Liam scratched the back of his head. That was the problem. He had no idea. He could name a rose, maybe a lily on a lucky day. But before he could say anything else, a familiar chime echoed in his mind.
[System Interface Active...]
[Processing Personality Analysis... Matching Preferred Flora...]
Liam blinked as the glowing interface appeared before his eyes, only visible to him.