Curtis was donning a suit that accentuated his tall and majestic figure. He looked as elegant and composed as usual.
No matter what he wore, he would look handsome, proving once more that he was no lesser than any model.
She stared at him blankly as she watched him squat down to talk to the child respectfully. He queried Flora on why she ran so quickly in a gentle tone.
Flora pursed her lips and said aggrievedly, “Because my brother doesn’t want to let me have a lollipop, so he ran away.”
“How mean. Your brother doesn’t treasure you.”
“That’s right…”
Rayna watched Curtis chat with Flora, and her lips instinctively curled into a faint smile. An image of Curtis playing with a few children in a garden appeared in her mind.
As Curtis’ son used a water gun to shoot at Curtis playfully, the latter did not retaliate. He would also willingly allow his daughter to ride on his back with a doting and helpless expression.
When the children started arguing, he had no choice but to stop the fight. His head ached from comforting one child after another.
What a loving and heartwarming scene!
After Curtis finished talking with Flora, he held her hand and was about to send the latter back when he raised his head and noticed Rayna. She was standing in the middle of the road in a wedding dress, accentuating her fair-skinned.
Her eyes were twinkling, and a smile donned her face. Curtis was unable to take his eyes off her.
A hint of surprise flashed across his eyes—he was astounded.
I didn’t know she would look this gorgeous wearing a wedding dress.
He couldn’t help but want to hide her from everyone.
Flora noticed Curtis had stopped in his tracks and curiously looked toward where he was looking at.
When she saw Rayna, she shouted, “Wow! So pretty!”
Her childish voice jolted the two back into reality.
Rayna looked away and replied calmly, “I just came back from the restroom.”
“Okay. Let me send Flora back.” Curtis tried to suppress his throbbing heart. He could not help but stare at her with his dark eyes. “You look beautiful today.”
Flora glanced at Rayna’s dress and turned to look at Curtis’ suit. She came to a realization, and her eyes widened. “Are you guys getting married?”
“Yes…” Rayna hesitated before adding, “We’re acting.”
Curtis’ expression darkened. “Flora, let me send you back.”
“Okay!”
They were about to leave when Flora’s brother came running toward them.
“Why are you holding onto my sister’s hand?” Nelson ran over and dragged Flora behind him. He stared at Curtis warily.
Flora answered in a piping voice, “Nelson, he’s not a bad person! He said he was going to send me back!”
Nelson scolded her, “Would someone tell you if he’s a bad person?”
“But he’s so handsome!”
“The more handsome someone is, the easier it is to trick children!” Nelson scolded. He stuffed a lollipop into Flora’s hands and walked off with her. “Let’s go back!”
“You didn’t even eat it! Is it all for me?”
Nelson scoffed. “I’m just worried I might get cavities from eating it! If you get cavities and turn ugly, I’ll be delighted!”
“You’re so nice!”
Rayna watched the two children leave while holding hands. She cast a glance at Curtis, who had a darkened expression, and teased, “Luckily, they didn’t bring their parents over and accuse you of kidnapping the child.”
That remark had Curtis feeling very much helpless. “I really wanted to send her back home.”
Rayna continued to tease him, “Was it not because Flora is an adorable child and you wanted to experience being a father? I notice you’re rather reluctant to let go of her hand.”
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