"By the way..." Mark interrupted the festive atmosphere, keeping the radio volume low enough to talk while listening.
"Melissa said she'd like to completely redecorate her room in your house," he continued as soon as he remembered, making the point directly without hesitation. This caused Leroy to freeze in place suddenly, as if he'd misheard while listening.
"So... I hope you're not surprised if you see some workers suddenly coming in and out of your place over there," Mark said while driving, not yet realizing the tremors that had struck Leroy.
"She said she'd contact you to let you know in advance," Mark concluded, confirming this one last time.
Leroy finally turned to him in shock, unable to even denounce him.
"What?" His eyes widened in involuntary surprise, staring at him in disbelief and disapproval, as his body spontaneously shuddered amidst a throbbing, stunned stunned mind.
This... made Leroy's shrewd mind truly awaken immediately.