Chapter 15

"Jules, you liked sweeter flavors back in our schooling days. That hasn't changed, has it?" Zachary's question caught Juliet off guard. He was actually that attentive that he had noticed and remembered her taste. Juliet nodded. "It hasn't changed. I just try to eat less sweet things now." Zachary chuckled teasingly. "Afraid you'll get cavities? I still remember when you had a toothache in ninth grade. You were in so much pain that you didn't even want to walk. Asher and I took turns carrying you out of the school gates for days." "At the time, so many girls were jealous of me. Two of the school's heartthrobs were taking care of me." Juliet smiled too, her eyes curving softly. "Later, Asher confiscated all my candy, and you sneaked them to me. But for some reason, my teeth never hurt when I ate the candy from you." "Of course. They were custom-made for you. You can't find that kind of candy on the market that's sweet yet gentle on your teeth." Zachary stopped walking and pulled a