Chapter 126


Ethan nodded in agreement. "Hence, over the years, I've taken up calligraphy, painting, music, and anything that might help me keep things fresh for her as long as possible."

Woah, that was... a lot. Josephine couldn't help but feel a little envious of that woman. Up until now, no man had ever liked her this much or put in so much work for her. No, she was getting ahead of herself. The truth was, she hadn't even met a man who was willing to be devoted to her.

This realization made her feel a little miserable.

As they got closer to the community garden of the residential complex, the sound of musical instruments being played filled the air. Just a little ahead, a group had gathered in the gazebo.

Ethan seemed familiar with the place. "Let's go take a look."

As the couple neared the gazebo, they spotted a crowd of elderly folks surrounding a stone table, all engrossed in a chess match. One of the players was Nick.

the light gray turtleneck sweater he

play in the script was nothing like this—an old man down on his luck, scruffy, rummaging through trash bins,

who would cast a big-name actor just because of their

him, but Josephine hurriedly grabbed his arm. "Never interrupt someone in the middle

Ethan's arm. And, of course, Ethan had no intention of pointing it out. Hence,

ernet

waited for

to win. If he

conversation afterward would go

hand, had his eyes on the chessboard, but his mind was elsewhere.

arm.

as if she needed something solid to anchor herself. Her fingers would tighten and then relax, over and over again,

end, he gave in and glanced at her hand. Her nails were painted with a faint, almost imperceptible shade of pink-so

wouldn't notice unless lookinget

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