Chapter 409

Queenie’s wardrobe consisted of long pants and long dresses, none of which were suited for the weather. I found her some denim shorts and slippers and packed her favorite long skirt in a waterproof bag. With an umbrella in hand, I escorted her to the gate.

However, the place was quite flooded. People passing by stirred up the muddy surface, making it difficult to walk in the knee–deep water.

It was almost 8:00 am, and Queenie pushed me back inside. “You should head back upstairs. I can wade through on my own, or else I won’t make it in time.”

“No, you’re not feeling well to begin with. Let me help you. Be careful.” I insisted on accompanying her.

“No need for that. You can go back. I’ll manage,” she said firmly.

Before she could leave, Andrew, dressed in black clothes, waded over. He stood tall in front of the building.

He wasn’t holding an umbrella, and the heavy rain soaked his clothes. Despite his clothes sticking to his body, he didn’t look disheveled at all. On the contrary, his eyes shone brightly.

Both Queenie and I were stunned. How did he come here in such heavy rain and flood? He even approached us once we arrived at the gate. How long had he been waiting?

widened, and her grip on my wrist tightened.

umbrella from his bag and handed it to Queenie before turning around. He bent down slightly and said, “Get on my back, Queenie. I’ll carry

didn’t move

little anxious and turned around slightly, his hands by his sides motioning for Queenie to get on. “Hurry

swelling. I pushed Queenie forward. What was this fool still waiting for? It was rare to find a man who would go to such lengths. Why

Hurry up.” I pushed Queenie onto Andrew’s back. She struggled and shot me a warning

you. I’ll hit you if you don’t

I’ll protect her with my life.” Andrew

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hold onto my neck. This boat is

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the water’s surface, and Queenie turned back to look at

fast, but he was steady. He carried Queenie as if he were carrying his own life, cherishing and treasuring her. The two gradually disappeared

my eyes and pressed against the window, searching for

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