Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 1372

In the car.

Shanley gently massaged the girl's slender fingers, his gaze overflowing with tender indulgence.

“Your parents were exhausted, so Felton is already escorting them back home.”

“Mhm.”

Juniper blinked, tilting her head up. “Let’s not go to the restaurant just yet. I need to see someone first.”

“Professor Moira?” Shanley’s warm eyes crinkled slightly at the corners. “I figured you’d want to see her, so I had her waiting for you at the restaurant.”

Juniper’s lips curled into a faint smile, her voice low and husky. “You really know everything, don't you?”

“I’m basically a mind reader when it comes to you.”

Shanley’s expression softened, a lazy, aristocratic smirk playing on his lips. “Everything’s finally sorted out. Are you happy?”

“I think you’re the happier one here, Mr. Schwartz!”

Juniper reached up, playfully scratching under the man’s chin like she was coaxing a cat, her red lips curving upward.

Ever since the vicious rumors hit the internet, a smile hadn't graced Shanley’s face once.

He had been walking around with a deadly, storm-cloud aura, looking like he was ready to commit murder.

And in truth, he had absolutely wanted to.

“I won't tolerate anyone dragging your name through the mud.” Shanley pulled her onto his lap, his hands wrapping securely around her narrow waist. His brow furrowed. “Juniper, if there is a next time, I won’t be showing any mercy.”

Heaven knew.

He had held himself back these past few weeks, and it had been pure agony.

“Deal,” Juniper murmured, leaning down to press a soft kiss to the corner of his mouth.

Shanley’s hand slid to the nape of her neck, gently holding her in place as he deepened the kiss.

——

At the restaurant.

When Juniper and Shanley arrived, Professor Moira was sitting at a table, looking visibly anxious.

“Why did you bring me here?”

Seeing the couple approach, Professor Moira stood up, her attitude as coldly detached as ever. “If you're here to thank me, don't bother. I didn't actually intend to save you back then.”

She had been entirely selfish, stealing Juniper’s “modification slot.”

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