Love and Fortune A Gamble for Two (Angela and Chester) novel Chapter 97

Chapter 97

Angelina was in a terrible mood because she failed to scare Chester. She’d imagined his expression would twist in fear or even jolt in shock, but none of that happened.

On the way back, Chester carried Catherine while Angelina walked ahead. She wore a simple white long–sleeved shirt and checkered pants, her hair casually undone, her steps slow and

carefree.

“Watch your step,” he cautioned, worried she might trip.

“I know how to walk! Do you really need to tell me?” She turned to glare at him. But just a few steps later, her left foot caught on her right, and she almost ended up on her knees.

He reacted quickly and reached out to steady her.

Blushing furiously, Angelina grumbled, “This is all your fault. My legs are still sore after what you did last night.”

Chester was stunned.

She felt embarrassed the moment the words left her mouth. How could she let herself say something so shameless in broad daylight?

Nonetheless, she refused to admit she had been distracted earlier because that would be like admitting defeat.

“Whatever. It’s still your fault.”

“Fine. Blame it on me.‘

Chester could never figure out her way of thinking.

When they reached a barbeque store by the gate of their apartment, Angelina stopped in her tracks. The rich, mouthwatering aroma of spicy skewers wafted through the air.

She couldn’t help but swallow hard as she looked through the glass window at the people inside eating happily. Beside her, Chester turned his head to the side, trying to suppress a smile.

Completely unaware of her own reaction, she stood there, captivated. Her desires were pure instinct at this point.

“Let’s go.”

For a moment, her happiness shattered.

“Let’s go inside the shop.”

Happiness struck her like lightning. Angelina shook her head, trying to hold back. “No, it’s

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