"Nad, why are you hiding here? I've been looking for you!"

Holding a thermal bag, Tyler gasped for breath in front of Nadine. His forehead was clad in sweat.

"This is your favorite cake from Serill. I especially got it for you. It's fresh out of the oven. Have some."

Ignoring Nadine's response, Tyler produced the cake and utensils from the thermal bag. He handed them over to her and said, "I knew you'd probably miss lunch due to how hardworking you are. That's why I went to buy it for you.

"Luckily you're here. Otherwise, my effort would've been in vain."

Nadine was slightly put off by his enthusiasm. Still, she appreciated his concern and food. She took the cake from Tyler. Taking a huge bite of it, she beamed at him.

"It tastes just like how I remember it to. Thanks, Tyler."

reluctant to accept Tyler's act of kindness, she didn't want

famished.

diet right now, and I can't take any sweets. Don't buy anything for me from now on," Nadine said, coming up

pretended to concur. "Sure. I'll

she didn't have any feelings for him. She was smiling at him out of courtesy.

see him in a new light. Yet, his strenuous efforts to

"I'll treat you to

Tyler replied promptly. "You have to keep your

and continued devouring the cake in silence. Silence hung between them until Nadine finally

his phone and brandished it at her. "Nad, have you

checked my phone for a couple of days. What's wrong? Is

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

Comments ()

0/255