Chapter 1286

Anthony narrowed his eyes, put out the cigarette’s flame, and said, “Admiring the view.” Charmine sat down beside him and held onto his arm. “I’ve mastered the skill. I’ll be able to leave tomorrow.” “Okay.” Charmine heard his one-worded reply and instinctively turned to look at him. “What’s wrong, Anthony?” Why did he seem so burdened? “It’s nothing.” Anthony reached out to hold her as his solemn gaze eyed the far-away mountain. “Time to leave. I’ll miss the peace in this place.” Charmine felt the same. She did not think too much of his behavior as she leaned on his shoulder and admired the view with him. “We’ll come back next time when we have time.” “Okay.” Anthony gazed at her meaningfully as he held her hand and never let it go. The two of them sat there for a very long while before they returned to the bamboo forest. ... Everyone started packing after dinner, while Frank walked into Faye’s bedroom with a heavy heart. She laid in bed with a bandaged ha