Chapter 54

I couldn't help but giggle as I led Hade across the confined space in between the brightly colored stalls. When the sun peeks out from behind the colorful tapestries that cover the tent roofs that hang above the market stalls, it is a truly otherworldly experience. When I say "we," I mean "I," because it was only me who went on a shopping binge in that market, which was filled with all types of locally produced goods and snacks. Hade was stuffing his face as I went shopping by myself while Amber and Juan carried my bags and insisted on paying for everything.

My eye was drawn to a certain jewelry store, and it was there that I discovered the ideal chain for Hade. It looked like a dog tag, but the wording was made up of meaningless symbols and was completely unreadable. In addition, I purchased a brown knitted strap bracelet for Juan and a beaded bracelet with a silver clasp for Amber. Although they were inexpensive and low-cost, I liked the thought of my friends wea