Chapter 226

“Hey, handsome!”

When she saw it was a guy, the girl clasped her hands together in a pleading gesture, “I’ve been dying to try this maple–glazed roasted chestnuts. Could you possibly let me have it?”

“Well…” Normally, Edgar would have epitomized chivalry without a second thought, but this time was different.

He shook his head, apologetically saying, “Sorry, I can’t do that.”

“What?”

The girl didn’t expect to be turned down. “Come on, it’s just a small favor for a lady. Are you really being that stingy?”

Edgar just smiled, offering no defense. “Sorry.”

“Okay, then!” The girl bit her lip in frustration. “How about I offer you an extra 5 bucks for it, deal?”

“Sorry.” Edgar remained firm. “It’s not about the money.”

He glanced over at Sherilyn standing a few steps away. “Really sorry, but maybe next time.”

“Sir, here you go.”

The vendor handed over a paper bag, and Edgar quickly took it, nodding at the visibly upset girl.

“Apologies again.”

made his

it like a treasure. “Maple–glazed roasted chestnuts, the vendor said this batch is the best. It’s

he took out a piece, which was still

touching his earlobe in embarrassment. “It’s quite hot,

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again, peeling it open and

“Open up.”

“Okay.”

head, taking it into her

Edgar

cheeks, giving a thumbs up. “It’s really

I’ll peel

girl had begged Edgar,

you give it to that

bought it for you. Why should I prioritize

Sherilyn felt a sudden rush of

put her

her tearing up while eating roasted chestnuts.

remembered, roasted chestnuts could be

need water?”

“There’s water in the car, let me grab it

step, he paused, thinking better of it. “Sherilyn, come with me! It’ll be quicker!”

“Ha ha.”

through her tears. “Don’t

Edgar scrutinized her teary

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