Chapter 233

"Wow, it's so fluffy!" Melody held a stick of cotton candy in each hand. She'd already taken a big bite from one, her eyes squinting with delight. She reached out, offering the one in her left hand to Nicholas. "Nick, have some!" Nicholas leaned over and took a mouthful, then noticed sugar dust glimmering on her mouth. He couldn't help but chuckle. "What is it?" she asked, her words muffled by the sweet cloud she was chewing. Nicholas lifted a finger to brush away the sugar at the corner of her lips, but Melody misunderstood. She swallowed her mouthful, then gently drew his finger between her lips, eyes dancing with playful mischief. "Way sweeter than cotton candy," she said when she released him. She flicked her tongue over the remaining sugar on her lip, then pointed down the row of stalls. "Nick, look! They've got grilled cheese bites over there!" "This woman..." Nicholas wiped his finger, smiling at her youthful energy. ... They spent the next hour strolling the food street