Chapter 264

Effie nodded. "Let's give it a shot."

She and Lyman settled onto the little folding stools the owner had brought over, sipping the drink in turn, both looking entirely content.

After a few moments, Effie felt eyes on them. She glanced up and realized they had basically become a live advertisement for the stall-people were watching them curiously, no doubt deciding if they should try it too.

Leaning closer, Effie murmured by Lyman's ear, "Once we're done, let's ask the owner to crack it open for us, then we can go."

Lyman nodded. "Alright."

Finally, they got to try the coconut flesh. It wasn't quite what they had imagined—it lacked any strong fragrance, just a hint of delicate sweetness, and the texture was soft, almost creamy.

“So? Is it good?" Effie asked, scooping out a piece with her spoon.

She offered it to Lyman without thinking twice. He didn't hesitate, just opened his mouth and ate it. "Pretty sweet," he said.

suspiciously. "Sweet?

her, and in

to the hotel, Randell and the others

Lyman just waved and turned to head upstairs with

have team-building activities tomorrow, so I'm supposed to room

as if he

her a look of mock-resentment. "I never should've agreed to this

he could spend every evening snuggled up with his wife. Now, here they were

am I supposed to get through such a long,

usually so buttoned-up, and here he was acting all

could, you know, just

Lyman's face. "But I prefer a little action

her head

leaned against it, her heart pounding so wildly it felt

for a while now-shouldn't they have settled

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