The man moved fast. He snatched the bag of rice and stuffed it deep inside his thick coat, as if he was afraid someone might spot it and cause trouble.After handing the items to Nicole, he explained how to use the deworming medicine while packing up his stall, clearly getting ready to head home.As he left, Nicole noticed Zeph standing a short distance away. Poppy was picking out hair ties, and he held her hand, glancing over at Nicole every now and then."Nicole," Poppy said, torn between choices, "which one looks better?"The colors Zeph picked were…not great. They didn't look nice on her at all.Kids liked bright colors. Red, pink, orange, blue.But Zeph had chosen black, white, gray…Yeah, no wonder Poppy wasn't into them.Nicole lowered her head and started helping Poppy choose. Just then, the vendor, quick on his feet, noticed the way the man stood protectively behind the woman and got an idea. He leaned in and asked quietly, "Miss, want some rubber?"Rubber…? Nicol
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