Jacob added the formula to his basket, then moved to the diapers. He scanned the options, his eyes landing on a small pack labeled “Newborn Essentials.” It was the cheapest on the shelf at $9.49. He grabbed it, his mind racing through calculations.
As he turned down the next aisle, he noticed a security guard near the end of the row. The man wasn’t looking at him directly, but something about his presence made Jacob’s skin crawl. He tried to focus on the shelves, but out of the corner of his eye, he saw the guard move, walking slowly in the same direction Jacob was heading.