Too Late She Already Married Mr. Right (Sophia) novel Chapter 271

The hotel's shuttle was already waiting outside. The driver checked the list and came over to help them load up their suitcases in the trunk.

Sophia and Annabelle got into the car.

Annabelle yawned. "Finally made it to Haisburg. But seriously, it's so much hotter here than in Jelasburg."

Even though it was already evening, the air was still thick with heat.

Honestly, coming to Haisburg for vacation right now?

Not exactly our smartest idea.

The driver finished loading the suitcases and got into the car, just as Annabelle was commenting on how much hotter Haisburg was compared to Jelasburg.

"You two ladies from Jelasburg?" he asked

Annabelle gave him a quick look-he seemed like a nice guy-so she struck up a conversation.

"Yeah, summer's just starting back home, but it's not nearly this hot yet. Sir, do you know any great places to eat or fun things to do in Haisburg? Mind sharing a few recommendations?"

The driver turned out to be super chatty, happily sharing the local foodie hotspots and all the most popular hangout spots in Haisburg.

"Are you guys part of the working class?" the driver asked

Annabelle casually replied, "We're part of the gig economy."

The subtext was "they were pretty broke."

The driver laughed. "Well, in that case, you'll be able to hit up all the cool spots in Haisburg—no place is off-limits for folks like you."

Sophia perked up, sensing something fishy. "Wait, are there places we're not supposed to go?"

"Oh, for sure," the driver said with a grin. "There's a tourist spot around here that locals avoid like the plague."

Annabelle's interest was hooked right away. "Which place is that?"

"The End of the World," the driver answered.

Annabelle looked confused. "Why? What's the deal with that place? Some kind of story or legend?"

"It's bad luck," the driver replied

Even Sophia was interested now. "Wait, isn't it just a big rock? How's that unlucky, anyway?"

The driver went on, "Think about the name—it's like the edge of the sky and the very end of the sea: Pretty dramatic, huh?"

Annabelle and Sophia exchanged a glance-they both knew what the phrase meant.

"But what's that got to do with the place itself?" Sophia asked.

"People around here really have their own superstitions, the driver explained. "They say if a couple visits that spot, it means their relationship's at its end. If you're in government, your career's finished And if you're working a regular job, forget about ever getting promoted."

Annabelle blurted out, "No way—is it really that superstitious?"

"Better safe than sorry," the driver said, leaving it at that.

Sophia and Annabelle exchanged a look, silently crossing The End of the World off their itinerary.

They were down-to-earth, not about to mess with bad luck

Since the locals had warned them, they figured it was better not to tempt fate.

After all, whether it was about romance or making money, nobody wants trouble in either department.

Forty minutes later, the car pulled up to the Hilton Hotel and stopped by the revolving doors.

The doorman hurried over to help with their luggage, and Annabelle and Sophia said goodbye to the driver before getting out.

The doorman took their suitcases and led them into the lobby to check in.

Meanwhile, back in Jelasburg.

Lucas had indulged himself after a wild night and didn't wake up until late afternoon. He sat up groggily and grabbed his phone to check the time.

"Four in the afternoon? Seriously, did I really sleep that long? he thought, still half-asleep.

He grabbed his suit, slipped on his shoes, and headed out.

As soon as he opened the door, he saw Emily standing outside, her eyes red and swollen, looking at him with a mix of hurt and resentment.

Lucas frowned, "What are you doing here?"

Emily had obviously been crying, her voice choked and nasal. "Why would you treat me this way, Lucas?

Didn't you say I was the only one you loved?"

Lucas was fed up and headed for the door, not saying a word

Confrontation was the last thing he wanted, but Emily wasn't about to let him walk out that easily.

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