"What a loving couple. When you can spend money on ready food, she insists on cooking for him."
"Such a beautiful love is so rare in this materialistic society."
The boss and the boss's wife were envious.
Because Jennifer cooked the meal herself, Ivan ate with her even though he wasn't hungry.
The moment he knew she had sponsored the little girl, Ivan was a little less wary of her.
He didn't believe such a kind person would do those bad things.
Despite the fact that she had multiple identities.
"I'll take you to the beach this afternoon." She said as she ate, "The beach here has a feature— the sand is all blue, and it becomes particularly beautiful with the setting sun shining on it."
"Okay, you're the boss."
She felt that the president was so obedient today!
Ivan seldom had a day for relaxation, and every second he spent with her, he felt wonderful.
The blue beach was indeed a feast for the eyes.
Jennifer ran on the beach like a child and asked him to take pictures of her.
And Ivan was patient. He found the best angle and snapped one shot after another.
He had taken over 200 photos and didn't feel bored at all.
Then they built a fort with sand together, something only children would do, but Jennifer had to get Ivan to experience it.
When Ivan squatted down and cupped the sand with his wide, thick palms, it triggered the hidden childlike playfulness inside him.
He had actually never played with the sand.
He suddenly felt that his life was quite sad.
"What's wrong with you?" Jennifer giggled, "Why aren't you happy?"
He managed a faint smile, "I'm not unhappy."
"Did you ever play like this as a child?"
Ivan was reluctant to open his heart and just looked at her for a moment before withdrawing his gaze and helping her build the fort carefully and earnestly.
"You need to make it pretty. I want to take pictures of it!"
It was not easy for Jennifer to get inside his heart.
So... How was she gonna ask about the fire?
Well, yes, everything Jennifer did today came with a purpose.
At dusk, the beautiful sunset reflected on the sea, it was a splendid landscape.
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