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.”

his way

chestnuts, the vendor said this batch is the best. It’s the last one,

a piece, which was still

quickly withdrew his hand, touching his

Chapter 226

the roasted chestnuts again, peeling

“Open up.”

“Okay.”

head, taking it into her mouth.

Edgar

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

I’ll peel

was silent; she had seen everything. The girl had

it to that girl? Aren’t you worried about what people would say?”

“I am sorry for her, but I bought it

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

someone had put

wrong?” Edgar saw her tearing up while

chestnuts could be quite choking.

you need

in the car,

he paused, thinking better of it. “Sherilyn, come with me!

“Ha ha.”

her tears. “Don’t worry, I’m not

her

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