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. 

 

ahead of her, and whenever there was uneven terrain or steep slopes, he would stand close to her, ready to catch

stand on below the slope. However, the tree was so young and weak that she uprooted it completely, causing her to fall backward when she

out to catch her, keeping her from hitting the earth. He pulled her against him and held her there while her arms

‘still dazed from the fall as her heart beat frantically under her rib cage. Tired from

Her cheeks were flushed, and there were beads of sweat on her forehead that sparkled under the sun. He softened at that moment and let her lean into him, holding her

relaxed stance,

beaming down on the mountain, coating everything in its gentle, golden rays. For a moment, everything came

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255