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

a treasure. “Maple–glazed roasted chestnuts, the vendor said this batch

he took out a piece, which was still hot.

his hand, touching his earlobe

Chapter 226

roasted chestnuts again, peeling it open and offering it to

“Open up.”

“Okay.”

her head, taking it into

it?” Edgar

a thumbs up.

I’ll peel another.”

girl had begged

she asked, “Why didn’t you give it to

her, but I bought it for you. Why

a sudden rush of warmth, her eyes brimming with

someone had put her first.

her tearing up while eating roasted chestnuts. “Did it

could be quite choking.

need

the car,

it. “Sherilyn, come with

“Ha ha.”

through her tears. “Don’t

Edgar scrutinized her

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