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..

the perfect angle and snapped a couple of photos.

the elderly women’s angry curses behind them.

you! Stop

and spotted one of the women wielding a brick.

skipped a beat, and he quickly picked up his pace.

and Wanda.

reached the dock, they hurried onto a diesel–powered wooden boat bound for

Yearning Island.

Leon boarded, Carlisle urgently addressed

the boat.”

set off with just three people. We usually wait for seven or eight passengers before leaving.

out 30 dollars and said,

it now!”

took the money but began to Inspect

Carlisle’s anxiety peaked.

checking! The money is

the boatman grinned and

I’m starting

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

grip

the boat!”

the white blouse had caught up to them. She

boatman, desperation evident

the boat!”

did you guys get

boat! Do you want the money or not?”

they got

worried for himself and

that tethered them to the

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