Chapter 0003

Chapter 0083

“Then

farmer’s market it is,” I said, smiling

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She glanced up at me, narrowing her eyes. “Why are you smiling at me like that? Are you making fun of again?”

“Not at all,” I said, my voice softening. “I was just thinking what a pretty puzzle you are.”

Her breath hitched ever so slightly, and 1 saw something in her eyes–a glimpse of vulnerability, perhaps before she quickly turned her gaze away.

The farmers‘ market here in the capital wasn’t like anything Ella was used to back home. It resembled more of an outdoor marketplace than a simple farmers‘ market. Fresh fruits and vegetables mingled with baked goods, but there were also handcrafted items–things people had crocheted or sewn, and occasionally even intricately carved wooden guns.

the marketplace, a bright smile lit up her features. She looked around with obvious enjoyment, her enthusiasm infectious. Yet, every time her eyes returned to me, something shifted

at me when we first made our agreement–more than a hint of suspicion, but

had just established. But I couldn’t lie to myself and pretend that my heart didn’t ache when she offered me

was a pleasant day, and we quickly found something for lunch: fresh bread and cheese. We even stumbled upon an older

she offered her money

always say!” the woman replied happily.

her eyes sparkling as she turned towards me. “Where would you like

are a few tables in this direction,” I said, indicating a side path with the hand that wasn’t holding our bag of food.

way,” Ella

walking side by side with

spread the soft cheese over the bread. She handed

her warmth felt like a chill in the air intensifying the awkward silence that hung between

heavy feeling of guilt and self–doubt clung to me every time Ella gave me that look or averted her gaze. It was

begin comparing Ella to her. That would only muddle things further.

all because of the way I had treated my exes. I enjoyed my time with Ella–I truly did. Even though I knew there was no love between us, I wanted to keep

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