Chapter 46

Besides buying some summer clothes for herself, she also wanted to pick out some new skirts for Alison, who had reached the age of eighteen and was developing a keen sense of style and beauty.

As they stepped into the supermarket, Kang Su-bin’s eyes widened in dismay.

“There are so many people here,” she exclaimed, her brow furrowed in distaste.

She had always hated crowded places, and the throngs of people on the first floor of the supermarket made her hesitant to venture further.

However, Alison was undeterred, her excitement palpable as she pulled her mother’s hand, and they squeezed into the crowd. Alison had already secretly been looking forward to this trip, and she was determined to make the most of it, browsing through the various stalls and shops with an air of anticipation.

As she slipped into the supermarket, Alison had already selected a beautiful white dress, and all that was left was for her mother to pay for it. She stood patiently, waiting for her to finalize the purchase.

Just as they were approaching the women’s clothing section, a group of boisterous young people suddenly pushed their way in, their laughter and chatter filling the air.

The already crowded area erupted into a commotion, with people shuffling and pushing to get out of the way.

Alison was jostled forward a few steps, and when she looked up, she was shocked to discover that her mother was nowhere to be seen. Panic set in, and she couldn’t help but shout “Mom” at the top of her lungs, but her weak voice was instantly drowned out by the cacophony of noises surrounding her - the loud speakers blasting announcements, the murmur of the crowd, and the wail of children.

Meanwhile, Kang Su-bin was struggling to stay afloat in the sea of people.

She was swept up in the tide of shoppers, her tall and full figure buffeted from all sides. She instinctively wrapped her arms around her chest, trying to protect her curves from the unwanted attention of the crowd.

Despite her best efforts, her plump body was still subjected to the occasional touch or squeeze from the people around her. She couldn’t help but regret bringing her daughter to the supermarket on this chaotic day.

If only she had known it would be so crowded, she would have postponed their trip for a few days. But now, she was at the mercy of the surging crowd, forced to move forward slowly with the flow of people.

As Kang Su-bin navigated the crowded aisle, she suddenly felt a hand brush against her round and perky buttocks.

She was taken aback, her head snapping around to see who was responsible for the unwanted touch.

Her eyes landed on a young man in his early twenties, his hair a vibrant yellow from dye. He was gazing up at the promotional slogan hanging above, a look of mild interest on his face, seemingly oblivious to the fact that his hand had just made contact with Kang Su-bin’s body.

As he stood there, his eyes darted back and forth, his gaze never settling on one spot for too long. It was clear that he was concealing something, his restless eyes betraying his attempts to appear nonchalant.