Early the next morning, Charlie was preparing to bid farewell to Stefanie’s family when Orrin unexpectedly insisted on driving him to the station himself.


    As they made their way, Angie and Stefanie apanied him.


    Though Charlie felt guilty about the trouble they were going through, he couldn’t resist their hospitality and agreed to the ride.


    Orrin drove his luxurious Rolls-Royce sedan, with Angie in the front passenger seat while Charlie and Stefanie upied the back row.


    Stefanie had been feeling a bit down, and while her parents were in the car, she remained quiet, seemingly preupied with her thoughts.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    As they approached the airport, Stefanie mustered the courage to reach out and took hold of Charlie’s hand, squeezing it gently.


    Charlie turned his head to look at her, noticing the mix of stubbornness and concern in her eyes, which stirred a sense of guilt within him.


    The Rolls-Royce came to a smooth stop at the airport’s departure terminal. Charlie gently withdrew his hand from Stefanie’s and addressed the three of them, saying, “Uncle Orrin, Angie, and Daisy, you really don’t have to get out of the car. The airport is quite crowded, and it wouldn’t be ideal for everyone to be seen, especially youdies, as public figures.”


    Stefanie quickly chimed in, “But I can wear a mask!”


    At that moment, Angie added, “Even with masks, it’s best to only send Charlie to the security checkpoint. It’s a short distance, and we shouldn’t take any unnecessary risks.”


    Orrin nodded in agreement, saying, “Yes, let’s not make things difficult for Charlie.”


    “Alright,” Stefanie replied, nodding slightly. She looked at Charlie and said, “Make sure to tell me when you board the ne, and message me when yound.”


    Charlie smiled back, “Of course! I’ll keep you updated. Don’t worry.” With that, he got out of the car and retrieved a small bag from the trunk.


    He waved goodbye to the Sun family through the car window before turning and heading into the airport.


    Once inside, he received a call from Loreen: “Charlie, are you at the airport?”


    “Yes, I just made it through security,” Charlie replied.


    Loreen responded quickly, “Then go ahead and head in. I’m stuck in traffic and it might take me about 20 minutes to get there, but I should still make it.”


    Charlie said, “Alright, I’ll see you either during a break or at the boarding gate. If that doesn’t work out, we can catch up on the ne.”


    “Sounds good!” Loreen replied before they hung up. Charlie then proceeded through security and made his way to the T3 terminal.


    The T3 terminal at Eastcliff Airport was quite expansive and filled with luxury shops, showcasing a variety of major international brands.


    Charlie realized that while he had brought some tea from Stephen for the old man, he hadn’t picked out any gifts for his wife and mother-inw, ine.


    Initially, ine had yfully mentioned wanting some gifts, and since she had been behaving welltely, Charlie felt inclined to bring her something nice.


    As for his wife, ire, it was only natural for him to choose a thoughtful gift for her.


    Taking advantage of his time at the airport, he decided to do a bit of shopping.


    Charlie typically had modest material needs, so he found himself struggling to think of suitable gifts for the two important women in his life.


    However, recalling that women of all ages tend to love handbags, he confidently stepped into the Hermès store.


    Hermès offered a wide range of prices, with their more affordable items starting around 100,000, while their high-end products could reach into the millions.


    Charlie noticed the slightly dismissive attitude from the sales associate towards his simple attire, but he brushed it off and continued browsing.


    Eventually, he spotted a stunning limited edition crocodile leather handbag disyed in a ss case.


    This handbag, in Hermès’ ssic orange, boasted impable leather quality and elegant craftsmanship, making it perfect for both casual and professional settings.


    Charlie approached the sales associate and said, “Hello, I’d like to purchase this bag. Could you please wrap it up for me?”<fna5a1> Latest content published on </fna5a1>