Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 1255

*Whoa.*

What was up with the boss today? Smiling one second, furious the next?

He had never seen him experience such rapid mood swings.

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Meanwhile.

Wrapping up the family gathering, Juniper said goodbye to her parents and headed back to the Cloudscape Community with Shanley.

On their way out, Miranda suddenly pulled Shanley aside.

The two stood at a distance, their voices low, but Juniper could clearly see Miranda pinching Shanley's ear.

Instead of getting angry, Shanley just smiled, keeping his eyes firmly fixed on Juniper.

"Don't think I didn't see it." Miranda pointed an accusing finger at Shanley's neck, her voice dropping to a harsh whisper. "And don't even try to tell me those marks are from mosquitoes."

"They aren't." Shanley admitted easily, his tone entirely too relaxed. "A little wildcat bit me."

"I'm being serious with you!" Miranda's face flushed with exasperation as she twisted his ear harder. "I saw marks on Juniper's neck, too. If her brothers see those, they will literally break your legs."

"Ouch." Shanley chuckled, leaning into the pinch. He didn't look like he was in pain at all.

"Let me tell you, even though you two are engaged. Juniper is still young, and she's still in school. You..." Miranda faltered, a blush creeping up her cheeks as she awkwardly added, "Just... control yourself."

"I know." Shanley smiled helplessly, giving her a serious look. "Don't worry. Your son wants to enjoy a few more years of peace and quiet with just the two of us."

"As long as you know." Miranda patted his shoulder. "Go on, don't keep Juniper waiting."

"Alright."

Shanley straightened his jacket and quickly returned to Juniper's side. Their fingers laced together as they walked out, chatting softly in the night air.

By the time they got home, it was already 11 PM.

Juniper looked down as she unbuttoned her coat, asking curiously, "What did your mom say to you?"

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