To my surprise, Herbert smiled faintly and agreed to Gladys' request. "Of course, but my car is stuck in traffic. It's rush hour. Can you wait?"
"Sure, I even brought you breakfast on the way," I said.
"Alright, see you." With that, Herbert hung up the phone.
I was standing by, trying hard not to laugh. I certainly didn't think my dear wolf would go pick her up. She'll probably be waiting until nightfall.
Serves her right for being so devious. Yesterday, she came up with such a nasty trick to ruin me and steal Herbert.
Let's see if she dares to bully me again."
"Don't worry, darling, no one will dare to bully you from now on," Herbert said.
I raised an eyebrow, hooked my arm around Herbert's, and walked out.
A car was already parked at the entrance of the mall. We hit all green li
