Chapter 279

After spending the day at the amusement park, the two headed back together. “If you’re tired, lean on my shoulder and nap for a bit. I’ll wake you when we’re home.” She shook her head, her hair brushing against his arm. Her smile curved up like a crescent moon. “I’m good. Today was just too much fun.” No sooner had she finished speaking than her stomach gave a soft grumble. They both burst out laughing. Charles Hart playfully pinched her nose. “You little foodie, there’s a takoyaki stand up ahead. Want some?” Stella Johnson’s eyes lit up, and she nodded eagerly. Charles parked near the street corner and closed her car door gently before getting out. “Wait in the car, okay? Don’t wander off.” Under the streetlight, his shadow stretched long on the pavement. Watching him cross the road, she suddenly remembered the way he had tucked her hair behind her ear on the carousel, and her cheeks started heating up again. Charles had just picked up the takeaway when a few drunk men staggered out o