Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 1774

Winona gasped, whipping around in shock.

Keaton was standing right there, looking effortlessly sharp in a dark tailored suit and a sleek pair of sunglasses.

"What are you doing here?!" she blurted out, absolutely stunned.

He slid his sunglasses off, revealing that undeniably handsome face. Flashing a brilliant smile, he held up a high-end thermal food carrier.

"I brought you breakfast. I specifically picked it up in Jindale City. It's all your favorites, and still piping hot."

Winona stared at him, entirely lost for words.

"...You drove hundreds of miles just to bring me breakfast?"

Keaton chuckled softly.

"Of course not. I was worried you wouldn't be used to the local food out here, so I brought the executive chef from Jinpeach Restaurant, along with all the ingredients for the dishes you love."

Winona was speechless. Looking up at his striking features, she felt an undeniable pull, her defenses crumbling just a fraction.

She was genuinely touched by the gesture.

Suddenly, Keaton handed her a plush, pristine white hand warmer.

"Here, keep your hands warm. I made sure to get a white one, so it's appropriate for visiting a cemetery."

It was the dead of winter, and Haverbrook City had recently been hit by a severe cold front. The rivers were frozen solid, and every breath materialized as a white plume in the freezing air.

It was brutally cold.

Winona had checked the weather before leaving Jindale City and deliberately worn a heavy coat, but her hands were still practically numb.

Keaton gently took her freezing hands and tucked them inside the plush warmer. A wave of comforting heat instantly washed over her skin.

He looked at her with a smug, playful expression.

"Toasty, right? I've been keeping it warm for you the whole drive. This thing works miracles."

Winona remained silent. The heat traveled from her fingertips, spreading through her entire body until it seemed to settle right in her chest.

The gesture felt incredibly sweet, melting away the icy stress that had been gripping her heart.

Before she could even say thank you, Keaton turned away to greet Caroline, Shane, and Linda.

They were all completely stunned to see him there.

Caroline wiped her tears, her voice raspy.

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