Chapter 850

The apple in her hand was heavy and fragrant. As Sarah looked closer, she noticed a her name etched faintly into the skin.

Where had he even found this?

Maybe sensing her confusion, Zachary explained, "I had it made a few months ago. This was the only one that came out with your name fully visible."

"A few months ago?"

Sarah glanced down at the apple again. Back then, things between them hadn't fallen apart yet. He'd already been preparing for Christmas even then?

"Thanks. I... didn't prepare anything for you."

"That's okay," Zachary said softly. "What matters is that the peace apple made it into your hands. That's more than enough. You being safe-that's the best gift I could ask for."

Sarah couldn't help but laugh. "Where'd you pick up such cheesy lines?"

Zachary looked a little embarrassed. "Steven gave me a notebook. It's full of these."

"Oh? What else is in there? Got anything even cheesier?"

He looked up at the sky, then pointed. "You know what the difference is between you and the moon?"

Sarah played along. "What?"

lips twitched. "The moon's up in the sky, and

a face.


a little closer. "Aren't you

She blinked.

been running around in my

has to be the worst

seen you in so many different ways. But there's

an awkward chuckle. "You

to guess," he

What haven't

between them.

toes curled in her shoes. Was this really coming

got all of that from

without shame.

that's the kind of stuff Scarlett likes, huh? I guess won't need any seasoning in my


Zachary looked

her eyes. "Wait, you actually thought those

moved whenever

maybe stick with asking him for

thanks for the apple, Mr. Reynolds. But I really

already called her two or

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