Chapter 889

Time slipped away unnoticed, and it was already nine o'clock. Mornings in Willowstown came early, and by this time, the sun was already scorching. Shielded by the umbrella above her, Naomi felt the coolness, a relief from the intense heat. The umbrella belonged to Charles. He stood beside her, close enough that the summer breeze carried his scent toward her. Naomi caught a hint of the faint fragrance of gardenias emanating from him. She could not help but smile and said, "It's alright." "It's better to stay shaded," Charles replied, holding the umbrella handle. He looked at the person beneath it, her fair skin and tranquil features captivating him. It was as if she was enchanted. Once he looked at her, he found it hard to look away. However, the umbrella not only shielded the heat but also the sunlight, revealing the faint bluish tint under Naomi's eyelids. Slightly moved, Charles spoke up, "Did you not sleep well last night?" "Hmm?" Naomi looked at Charles, puzzled by his