Chapter 474

"Why did you come looking for me?" Angela asked curiously, wondering if perhaps he was worried about her safety. "I need to ask you something," Richard replied. His handsome face had tightened slightly as he carried her on his back. Other than his comrades and subordinates, this was the first time he had ever carried a woman. She was light, her body soft and warm against his—a sensation he couldn’t ignore. "What is it you want to ask?" "I’ll tell you when we get back." Feeling a bit bored, Angela rested her chin on his shoulder. Just then, her eyes lit up as she spotted a wild olive tree laden with golden ripe fruit. "Richard, look! There’s an olive tree over there. Will you pick some for me?" Richard glanced toward the tree. Sure enough, the branches were heavy with ripe olives. Angela pleaded, "Come on, pick some for me! They’re delicious. Xiao Si gave me a few this morning, but I didn’t get enough!" Without a word, he set her down and went to pick the olives. Warmth bloomed in Angel