Chapter 239

“I’m laughing because you look ridiculous!”

Wanda managed between giggles, crouching down in a fit of laughter.

Her earlier annoyance had dissipated entirely.

Watching her, Carlisle couldn’t help but smile as well. He took sips of his water to hydrate after their unexpected sprint.

Their moment of respite was interrupted by Leon, who approached with a serious expression.

“We need to go. They’re catching up!”

Carlisle and Wanda quickly turned around to see the group of elderly women resuming their charge. They all wore expressions of determination. Two security guards were among them, batons in hand.

Wanda’s laughter faded into concern.

“I can’t run anymore. Maybe we should just apologize?”

“I’ll carry you…” Carlisle offered immediately, handing her the bag of snacks before crouching down in

preparation.

Wanda hesitated, biting her lip nervously at the thought of being carried..

Leon interjected with a chuckle, “He’s your boyfriend. What are you afraid of? I’m just a photographer, pretend I’m not here…”

Encouraged by Leon’s words, Wanda finally moved forward and carefully leaned onto Carlisle’s back.

Carlisle felt a surge of energy when he felt her softness pressing into his back..

angle and snapped a couple of

elderly women’s angry curses behind

scoundrel! Damn, you! Stop right there!”

spotted one of the women wielding a

skipped a beat, and he quickly picked up his pace. He then jogged ahead to catch up

and Wanda.

the dock, they hurried onto a

Yearning Island.

urgently addressed the

the boat.”

unfazed, saying, “I can’t set off with just three people. We usually wait for seven or eight passengers before leaving. Let’s wait

across his face, Carlisle pulled out 30 dollars and said, “I’m chartering

it now!”

began to Inspect each

Carlisle’s anxiety peaked.

checking! The money

the boatman grinned and finally agreed.

starting it

his waist, and began

Wanda to grip Carlisle’s arm tightly, fearful of falling into

start the boat!”

up to

desperation evident

the

you guys

want the money or not?” Carlisle said, having no time

too persistent. If they got caught, there would be no good end.

himself and more for Wanda.

that tethered them to the shore, gave

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