Scott hurried over and found five brand-new hundred-dollar bills stashed under the cutting board.

"Officer Chad, for just a few cherries, this is way too much."

Chad hadn't planned this with Molly. It was all her, sneaking over, grabbing his wallet, and leaving the money there.

"Molly really gets me, huh?"

Molly grinned, "Of course, only I truly understand you."

Looking for a lunch spot, Molly found a riverside picnic club on her phone.

Molly nibbled on her thumb, "Chad-"

"Henry's too young."

"He won't eat much anyway."

"The smoke will be strong."

Molly stopped pleading and got down to business, "Chad, if you take me to the picnic, I'll stay over at the Byrne family's house tonight."

Officer Chad, always ready to compromise, asked, "Where's it at?"

A half-hour drive later, they arrived at the bustling riverside, vehicles parked all around. It was a busy weekend. Walking down the slope, Andre carried his son and held his wife's hand, surrounded by dirt paths and the smoke from woodland barbecues. Kids played by the river, and a few high school students in uniforms were there too.

choice. He always had a soft

Anya's carload of stuff came in handy, and Leo joked about Anya's blind luck

bring supplies, nearby vendors sold

checked the food's

stones. Mia, the mom, wandered around with her child,

stove and charcoal on the ground,

my husband?" Mia asked,

young man said, setting down the stove

laying it on

the drowsy Henry, "He's not settled yet. I'll hold him; he cries as soon as I put him

carrying skewers

current's pretty strong, and I've never heard of it before." He used to be a politician in

mat and thin blanket on the cushion for her son to lie on.

caught a fish. His wife cooked it, and after eating, he went to his exams and topped them. On his way back, he remembered the fish and ate it again. Since then, it's said

to the young man, "Do

these past

Chad, who was sitting

one else noticed Anya's change in demeanor, as Mia remarked, "That explains all the

to be part of the neighboring county but was incorporated into Havenbrook during

this, Hansen recalled recent events, "This place is nice,

true, I'll bring my grandson here to eat fish when he's taking his college entrance exams in 18 years." Henry, cradled by his dad, cried a bit, then continued

was later held across his dad's arms, instinctively clutching his dad's finger,

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

Comments ()

0/255