Chapter 675

"How about we hit up a street food stall, Mr. Casper?" she teased, a playful glint in her eyes. He chuckled, dipping his head to gently nuzzle her nose with his, "Being with you, I'd even eat poison if I had to."

"I wouldn't dream of poisoning you; you've got quite a nice exterior." Her eyes sparkled with laughter.

He was thrilled by her words, "Well, that makes me pretty happy."

Casper shrugged off his jacket and draped it over Eliza's shoulders, pulling her closer, "I think there's a street food stall up ahead. Why don't we check it out?"

"Mr. Casper, since when do you know about street food stalls? Did you take a girl there before?" she teased, turning her face slightly.

Casper grinned, flashing his perfect teeth, "There's only ever been one girl for me, and her name is Eliza. I don't think we've ever hit up a street food stall together, though. But today, she's treating me."

"Smooth talker," she said, wrapping her arms around his waist happily. "I'm treating, but you're footing the bill."

"Deal. You treat, I pay." He agreed without hesitation.

late-night street food stall buzzed like a lively cafeteria. The owner's shouts, the chatter of patrons, and the boisterous men boasting after

a wet wipe and gave the table

down, I'll handle the ordering,"

She guessed he might be put off by the lack of

back, she saw Casper fold his coat neatly and place

plate of stir-fried clams, a mixed platter of boiled goodies, a cold dish with century eggs, and two bowls of stir-fried noodles. After handing

chair with his coat. "Don't catch a

had prepared the spot just for her. Warmth

get ruined," she said, knowing it

does," he replied, gently pulling her wrist to make her sit.

"Just the usual stuff."

as you like it, that's all that matters to me." He was easygoing, content with whatever

dishes, and two bowls of stir-fried noodles. Looking at the

do you say we have some beer?" Eliza

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