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..

perfect angle and snapped a couple of

women’s

scoundrel! Damn, you! Stop

spotted one of the women

he quickly picked up his pace. He then jogged ahead

and Wanda.

reached the dock, they hurried onto

Yearning Island.

Carlisle urgently addressed the boatman.

the boat.”

just three people. We usually wait for

Carlisle pulled out 30

it now!”

but began to Inspect each bill

Carlisle’s anxiety peaked.

checking! The money is

the boatman grinned and finally

I’m starting it up

grabbed the crank attached to his waist, and began

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

start the

the white blouse had caught up to them.

desperation evident

the boat!”

muttered, “How did you guys get mixed

on! Start the boat! Do you want the money or not?” Carlisle said, having no time to

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

was less worried for himself and more

the boatman grabbed the rope that tethered them to the

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