Seeing Bruno's call, Mandy guessed the purpose of this call. She fiddled with the fork, her tone flat. "Yes, I know."
Bruno didn't ask how she knew. "Where are you? I'll pick you up to choose a gift."
Mandy gave him the address of the dessert shop.
Bruno said, "Okay, wait for me."
*****
Bruno arrived in less than twenty minutes. Mandy got into the passenger seat, put her bag aside, and looked sideways at Bruno.
Bruno looked over. "Nervous?"
Mandy looked pitiful.: "Yes, so you have to protect me, hubby."
Bruno laughed and started the car.
After driving for a while, he asked casually, "How's your homework coming along?"
Mandy curled her lips. "Haven't started yet."
"Misty didn't talk to you?" Bruno exposed her mercilessly.
Mandy was at a loss for words.
"When I was called back b
