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..

found the perfect angle and snapped a couple of photos.

they heard the elderly women’s angry

scoundrel! Damn, you!

one of the women wielding a

and he quickly picked up his pace. He then jogged ahead

and Wanda.

reached the dock, they hurried

Yearning Island.

urgently

start the

people. We usually wait for seven or eight passengers before leaving.

Carlisle pulled out 30 dollars and said, “I’m chartering the boat,

it now!”

began to

Carlisle’s anxiety peaked.

The money

grinned

I’m starting it up now!”

crank attached to his waist, and began the laborious process of

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

the

in the white blouse had caught up to them. She

the boatman, desperation evident

the

“How did you guys get mixed

the money or

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

for himself and

rope that tethered them to the shore, gave it a sharp tug

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