The Queen They Buried

Chapter 552

Chapter 552

After being chilled in the well, the watermelon was cool, and it quenched their thirst. BecauÃ…

grown here were always sweeter than usual.

As they chatted, they learned that the elder man was Pontus Nelson.

of where Ridgehaven Town was located, the fruits

Pontus seemed to genuinely like Aubree. He cut up the watermelon, grabbed a spoon, and pushed half of it into her hands. He shared, “The watermelon here is super sweet and tasty. Eat as much as you like.”

Aubree didn’t hold back. As she met Pontus’s warm, gentle gaze, she scooped up a big piece and popped it into her mouth, exclaiming, “So sweet!”

Pontus’s smile grew even warmer.

After a few bites, Aubree winked at Bowen.

Catching her cue, he asked, “Mr. Nelson, you mentioned you don’t want to move because you’re worried you won’t get to see your children again, right?”

sighed. “That’s part of the

you just don’t want to move anymore. If I move in with my children, I

wanted to say next just

only problem here, and

her eyes, putting on an innocent look before asking, “But what if those developers turned this place into a farmstay resort, and preserved some of the village’s original character? If they let the elderly who

who want this land? They’re not looking to build a farmstay resort.

raised an eyebrow

like you said, I would be happy

get some money and still stay here, why wouldn’t I want that?‘

Aubree glanced over and spotted a white car coming

trembling, struggled to his feet. He stammered, “Aubree, help me

Bowen said, confirming

even more excited, his hands shaking as he moved forward, but every step was firm and full of purpose.

is back?‘ Aubree

news should have made Aubree happy, but as the car came into

at Bowen as she thought,

head, his slight frown showing that he was thinking the

on his

The first person to