Chapter 354: That's the Day We Got Engaged

'What?' Cheyenne was so startled by his words that the candied hawthorn in her hand accidentally fell to the ground. The translucent sugar coating on the hawthorn shattered on the dusty surface, quickly attracting a swarm of black ants. Cheyenne felt a sense of regret; only four remained. Sam chuckled and proactively handed his candied hawthorn to her, 'Miss Lawrence, feel free to have mine.' He had only eaten one. Past lessons had taught him: taste the good things, savor the flavor, but don't indulge. She still had an unopened string of candied hawthorns in her hand, reserved for Benson. He was from Onistead, and having been in Akloit for three years without returning, he must have missed this nostalgic taste. After a moment's hesitation, Cheyenne accepted the candied hawthorn he offered, smiling at him with a touch of self-mockery, 'I was supposed to treat you to candied hawthorns, but in the end... you paid, and I'm the one eating.' 'What does it matter? Watching you eat mak