Chapter 731

Connor didn't bat an eye.

He kept showing Chloe around until they ended up at Willow Tree Wonderland-a cute little amusement park for kids. Everything here had a fruity twist: a cucumber-shaped roller coaster, pumpkin carriage merry-go-round, and even bumper cars shaped like nuts. Chloe perched on the edge of one pumpkin carriage. "Did you come up with all this too?"

Connor lifted his chin, grinning like a kid expecting a gold star. "I did a minor in architectural design back in college. This is just kid stuff."

Chloe couldn't help but chuckle at his playful pride and gave his cheek a gentle squeeze. "You're amazing, you know that?" Connor's face lit up. "Come on, let's try it out!"

They hopped into the pumpkin carriage, and Connor made a quick call to get the ride going. The carriage took off, but this wasn't your typical merry-go-round. It zipped and zoomed across the park, speeding up, slowing down, nearly crashing into an eggplant carriage at one moment and getting surrounded by chili pepper cups the next. Despite the seatbelt, the wild spins made you feel like you might fly out any second.

waist, feeling the thrill and freedom of it all. Each near-miss sent her heart racing, but dodging those obstacles felt exhilarating. She burst into laughter, holding onto Connor, sometimes snuggling close, other times laughing her head off. When the ride finally stopped, Chloe's ponytail had come undone. She laughed, "I thought it was just a

joined in her laughter. "Then let's call it

grinned, "That was a blast! I want to try the roller

had tried everything. Despite the fairy-tale facade, every ride was a heart-pounding adventure. After crawling out of a mine cart tunnel,

her. "Did you have

a genius. I bet no kid comes out of here without

chuckled. "Facing fears is how we become braver. Plus, at least

to

of vulnerability

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