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Vincent’s eyes twinkled with amusement.
“What does shaking your head mean?” he asked softly. “I’m not sure when the threat will clear, so we need to stay put for safety. Stick with me; I’ll keep you safe.”
Katelyn’s tone turned serious as she spoke. “We need to stay hidden until it’s clear.”
Vincent’s smile widened even more. He walked over to Katelyn, crouched beside her, and picked up two flowers, just like the ones she had, holding them in his hands. “By doing this, we’re hidden from the enemy, right?”
Katelyn beamed at him, clearly pleased. “You’re so clever! The smartest pear I’ve ever seen!”
Vincent’s smile faltered slightly. The first part of the praise was enough; the second half was really unnecessary.
There they were, crouched side by side, each holding flowers. Anyone who saw them would surely be puzzled by the sight. Meanwhile, Samuel was utterly dumbfounded.
One was a billionaire CEO, the other a renowned designer. Here they were, two professionals at the top of their careers, squatting like children. Were they ying some sort of game? They really did look like children, though children nowadays might disy more sense.
As Samuel observed them, he felt a stir of emotion. Even with Katelyn’s drunken antics, Vincent remained fully indulgent, joining in her yful fantasy without showing any irritation. She was acting silly, yet he was still smiling and ying along. Samuel began to wonder if this might be the moment when Vincent’s feelings for Katelyn started to deepen.
Katelyn, still crouching, scanned her surroundings vigntly, but fatigue was starting to win over. She yawned, unable to hide her tiredness.
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Vincent chimed in promptly. “If you’re tired, you should head back to rest. The threat has passed.”
But Katelyn stubbornly shook her head. “No, the threat’s still out there.”
With that, she quickly scooted further into the corner, her gaze locked on where Samuel stood.
Vincent suddenly realized something. Could Katelyn be mistaking Samuel, who had been merely observing from a distance, as the enemy she was worried about?
Samuel stood frozen, struck by the thought. Was his presence so intimidating that Katelyn saw him as a threat? Vincent subtly caught Samuel’s eye with a meaningful nce. Samuel quickly caught on, heading toward the car while dramatically eximing, “Ah! I’m the bad guy! I wanted some apples, but just couldn’t find any!”
With that, he jumped into the car and sped away.
Katelyn let out a sigh of relief, cautiously checking her surroundings once more. Assured that Samuel had indeed left, her face brightened with a smile. “Great! We are safe.”
Seeing her happy, Vincent’s smile grew even wider. “Shall we head back and rest now?”
Katelyn nodded enthusiastically.
Vincent then said, “I know where you live. I’ll take you home.” With that, he gently tugged on Katelyn’s sleeve and guided her to her front door.
Katelyn’s door was secured with a fingerprint lock. After her print was verified, they quickly stepped inside.
Vincent hurriedly turned on the lights in the living room, worried that Katelyn might stumble in the dark.
Katelyn flopped down onto the sofa and shuffled to find afy spot. “A soft cushion!” she eximed.
Vincent listened to Katelyn’s ramblings, intrigued by her thoughts in this moment. Standing by the door, he looked at her and said, “Now that you’re home safely, I’ll head back to mine.”
As he was about to leave, Katelyn looked up at him, visibly puzzled.
“Big pear, aren’t you supposed to be at your ce?” she asked.
Vincent paused, taken aback by her question. “I am on my way there now.”
Katelyn tilted her head, her eyes filled with doubt. “But isn’t your ce just upstairs?”
“Upstairs?” Vincent’s expression shifted from surprise to amusement, mixed with slight confusion.
“Do apples and pears grow on the same tree?” he asked.
He struggled to follow Katelyn’s line of thinking.
Katelyn gazed at him with wide, innocent eyes, even more baffled. “Aren’t apples and pears supposed to be neighbors?”
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