Chapter 188

Lucy decided it was best to engage with the boy as little as possible—otherwise one day he really might annoy her to death. He was polite and fair as a boss, always kept his word… yet in casual talk he’d toss out a jab that left you choking for a reply.

“What else did you stuff in this bag?”

She took a breath to steady herself. Be the adult. Don’t bicker with a brat.