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For the second half of the haunted house, James carried me the whole way.
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He seemed to have endless strength, holding me effortlessly while leisurely examining the scenes around us.
As for Leo, he was even worse.
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Taking advantage of his small size, he followed closely behind the couple in front of us. He would make strange noises and quickly hide, scaring them into screaming.
This father–son duo, neither of them were any good.
By the time we exited the haunted house, I had no energy left. If James wanted to keep carrying me, so be it. I had no desire to go on any more rides.
James and Leo exchanged a glance. The latter gave an expressionless thumbs up.
Indicating the plan was a success.
According to Uncle James‘ idea, going to a haunted house was the best way to instantly make me develop strong feelings for James.
No wonder this father and son were both a few screws short.
Thankfully James had some experience with arranged marriage. As for Leo’s future, well, that remained to be seen.
James chose the place for lunch. I had no appetite, so James clumsily tried to feed me spoonful by spoonful, attempting to make me forgive his stupid plan.
I was still upset, so I simply ate heartily from his hand to take advantage.
James‘ handsome features and tall, muscular build clearly showed he was no ordinary man. My looks weren’t bad either, or James wouldn’t have been interested at first sight.
As for Leo, that fake little doll, the three of us were quite the good–looking family.
During our meal, I overheard plenty of whispers from the surrounding tables.
I caught bits of surprised and envious comments, including one girl sourly muttering behind my back.
I paid no attention. I was used to being badmouthed since childhood. Other people’s sour grapes couldn’t hurt me.
Without turning his head, James flicked a paper ball behind him when I wasn’t looking, too fast for the naked eye to see.
It hit that girl right in the mouth.
James was actually quite even–tempered in his personal life, except when on missions.
But no matter how good his temper, he couldn’t allow anyone to bad–mouth his wife and child.
Leo saw the whole thing and eagerly wanted to try too, but James stopped him.
Leo pouted, reluctantly giving up.
I remained completely oblivious to all this.
