Chapter 240

“Darn, are you serious?” Carlisle asked as he stared in disbelief,

He had realized that the elderly woman was stubborn, but the extent of her obstinacy was unexpected.

He couldn’t help but wonder if she really would go to such lengths

ver their altercation.

Meanwhile, Wanda inquired quietly, “Is there another place we can disembark?”

The boatman shook his head,

*This is the only entrance and exit!”

Wanda’s face tightened with worry as she weighed their options.

Her mind raced to the possibility of arranging for an escape via helicopter through Shein, but she quickly dismissed the thought.

The repercussions of Shein discovering their date were too severe, especially for Carlisle.

She then contemplated reaching out to Lethan and Shania. She pulled out her phone and hovered over

Lethan’s contact.

Seeing her actions, Carlisle gently took her hand.

you doing?”

Uncle Lethan for

him. I

you going

connections in that world, too,” he

not supposed to hang out

menacing thugs she had seen at the ice rink a few days earlier and feared Carlisle was getting too

reassured her gently while holding her close.

be spending time

connections was not a

for self–protection and nothing more.

rosy glow over the river that bathed everything in warm light.

Her eyes were fixed

horizon.

the size of a soccer field and equipped

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prevent flooding, Carlisle led Wanda up

trailed behind them, capturing moments

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island’s atmosphere was lively. With a wide asphalt road lined with vendors selling treats like cotton candy, lollipops, popcorn, and freshly squeezed juices. Even bike rentals

They were already lit even though it wasn’t fully dark yet, creating a festive and inviting scene.

I want some cotton candy.”

on the

outing with her mother, who had refused to

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