Returning from the Dead: His Secret Lover

Chapter 1856

The villagers were ecstatic. Once the wood was measured and paid for, the farmer dragged Ian to his house for some potato and leek soup. As it was a local and expensive delicacy, it would only be prepared to honor significant guests.

Ian had already firmly made up his mind to decline even before the offer was made.

At the farmer's approach, Ian shuddered in recollection of the incident with the Villagers' Committee and hastened his departure.

"Hey, Small Fry, where are you going? My wife has prepared a feast to thank you for your help"

Ian almost yelled in exasperation as the farmer's soil-crusted hand reached out with surprising vigor to grab his snow- white shirt.

Fortunately, a slender figure in the distance quickened her pace in Ian's direction at the commotion of his struggle.

"He has a delicate stomach, sir," the figure cried from afar. "But I'm sure he appreciates the offer"

As she spoke, she forcefully pried the farmer's fingers away from Ian's shirt.

Oh my, it's as black as soot!

Susan quickly extracted a clean handkerchief and cleaned Ian's shirt as best as she could.

The farmer must have gotten the hint as he no longer insisted on Ian's presence.

"I'm sorry to hear that. Even if you won't have lunch, at least come for my wife's pineapple tarts."

Pineapple tart?

Susan, who was feeling rather hungry, swallowed when she heard that.

delicious, Ian. There's no harm in paying him a visit, is there? This village is known for its exceptionally sweet pineapples.

young man behind her, her perspiration- laced face

Ian raised his eyebrows.

little interest in morsels, he gave

thrilled. Turning to nod excitedly at the farmer, she gratefully accepted. "We would love to

Small Fry here has made us a lot of money.

led the way back to his

mud bricks and worn tiles,

sight seemed to lift Susan's spirits

felt uneasy after running away in a panic earlier that day, she did not dare think about how Ian's impression

I have an ulterior motive against him

when Ian had agreed to keep her company and showed no displeasure in doing so that the knot in her chest began to loosen. Unnoticed by her,

scent of freshly baked tarts informed the

"It smells amazing!"

said proudly as he beckoned them in. "She got up especially early today

with him with Ian following

cool due to the adobe used in its

it was not Ian's first time in a village, he could still

he thought village life suited him, a furry thing shot between his feet when he crossed

Thud!

and collided with the

hurried over with

"What happened?"

a curious mixture of rage and humiliation as he stared at the cause

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