CHAPTER 10: Birthday preparation

Lerisa entered the living room where her parents were waiting and warmly greeted them, "Good afternoon, Mom and Dad."

"Welcome back, Lerisa. It seems that your father and I completely overlooked the fact that we need to buy birthday presents for Anthony today. And what about you? Did you happen to buy anything on your way back?" Mrs. Antonia inquired, to which Lerisa responded, "No, mom. I also forgot."

Lerisa glanced at the living room wall clock and noticed that it was already 2 pm.

"There's still time, Lerisa," her father said. "Why don't you and your sister venture outside to the nearby shops and acquire what we plan to give to the Gregson family? As you're aware, it's important that we bring a gift when we go to Anthony's birthday celebration, considering he is their only child."

"Hmm, I see your point, father. But what should I buy for him? Since they have wealth, and last year we had already gifted Anthony with a standing fan. I'm at a loss for what to buy for him this year," Le