It was time for Esther’s weekly grocery run. That was why, early in the morning, she had already taken out her beloved car for the trip. But on the way, she noticed the SUV’s odometer had gone over ten thousand kilometers. At the same time, she felt something off. The steering wheel had grown almost twice as heavy as usual. From experience, she knew what that meant: her cherished Land Rover was due for a service.That was how she found herself here now, parking her Discovery 4 inside a repair shop before quickly stepping out to greet a mechanic who had long been her trusted acquaintance. The middle-aged man’s face instantly brightened at the sight of Esther.“Good afternoon, Miss Esther,” he greeted, bowing politely in respect, which made Esther return a sheepish smile.“I’ve told you, Uncle, you don’t need to bow like that. Just treat me like any ordinary customer,” Esther replied, bowing slightly herself, feeling awkward about the mechanic’s warm yet overly courteous gesture.The ma
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