Chapter 2248 Nonetheless, Laura stood captivated by a dazzling array of holiday-themed spiced cupcakes, seemingly unable to move her feet.
Edwin lightly pinched her palm.
“Are you truly eager to have one?” Anticipating her possible refusal since she was always such a gentle soul afraid of burdening others, he was surprised when she nodded gently and admitted, “They seem scrumptious.” Her eyes glistened with moisture.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHaving born in Czanch, she had relocated to Duefron after a family tragedy and then headed abroad. She had never sampled those delectable local treats before. She yearned to savor them, hopeful that they might evoke happiness.
Observing the crowd relishing the delicacies, she presumed they must be utterly delightful.
Seeing her in that state, Edwin was overcome by a wave of tenderness.
He gently drew her into his embrace and, with one hand, retrieved his wallet. He extracted ten one-hundred-dollar bills and addressed the proprietor, “Please set up a table outside and provide a heater.” The owner's eyes gleamed upon seeing the money.
He promptly responded, “Sir, you really care for your girlfriend.” Laura was on the verge of speaking.
However, Edwin's laughter interrupted her, and he interjected, “She's not my girlfriend!” A brief pause ensued.
Angela's Library “She's my wife,” he declared.
The shop owner, playing along, exclaimed, “You tied the knot at such a tender age, young lady! But you've certainly chosen wisely. Just look at your husband. He's a remarkable individual, a rare find! In all my years of running this place, I've never encountered someone as radiant!” Laura refrained from contradicting him.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHer expression did tighten slightly.
Delighted, the proprietor busied himself, attending to their needs.
Edwin ushered Laura to a seat, choosing the one facing the wind to shield her, and tenderly clasped her hand.
Laura instinctively withdrew her hand, cautioning, “Don’t just touch me like that.” Following that exchange, a palpable silence enveloped them.
Both of them couldn't help but reminisce about the countless times he had touched her during their three-month cohabitation.
Laura had been his first, and, as a man newly acquainted with such pleasures, he had yearned to be intimate with her nearly every day.
Laura, equally inexperienced, had yet to discover the true depths of such pleasure, since he hadn't showed her properly.