Chapter 888

“No, thanks,” Angela said, turning him down with a smile as she took on a formal tone. 

With long strides, she trekked down the way they came. From the back, her slender frame looked like it could carry the weight of the world. 

Richard stared at her retreating figure for a beat or two before he followed her, striding easily, but very well–paced. 

Hiking up a rocky mountain like this was comparatively easier than going down it. At any given moment, Angela could very well step on a loosened rock and fall, especially since the trees here that she could hold onto for support were no better than saplings. 

 

steep slopes, he would stand close

solid rock to stand on below the slope. However, the tree was so young and weak that she

the earth. He pulled

under her rib cage. Tired from the hike, she nuzzled into his broad and firm chest, then closed her eyes as she relished the break in the exercise.

there were beads of sweat on her forehead that sparkled under the

his relaxed stance, she

the trees, and the sun was beaming down on the mountain, coating everything in its gentle, golden rays. For a moment, everything came to an idyllic standstill.

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