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.”

he made his

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

a piece, which was

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

Chapter 226

up the roasted chestnuts again, peeling it

“Open up.”

“Okay.”

her head, taking it into her

it?” Edgar looked

a thumbs up. “It’s

I’ll peel another.”

was silent; she had seen everything. The girl had begged Edgar, but he

her lip, she asked, “Why didn’t you give it to that girl? Aren’t you worried about what

bought it for you.

own? Sherilyn felt a sudden rush of warmth, her eyes brimming

someone had put her

her tearing up while eating roasted chestnuts. “Did it get stuck?”

roasted chestnuts could be

need

water in the car,

of it. “Sherilyn,

“Ha ha.”

“Don’t worry, I’m not

not?” Edgar scrutinized her

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