Connor lifted an eyebrow, a hint of amusement in his eyes. These contestants were usually so full of themselves. Who would’ve guessed they’d end up wrapped around Lydia’s little finger, completely won over.
As Lydia walked over, Mr. Russo and Dr. Tomlinson hurried to meet her, both of them grinning from ear to ear.
“Lydia, that was amazing!”
“Lydia, you’re honestly the pride of our nation!”
They were so excited they could barely get their words out.
Lydia smiled and asked, “What time is your flight this afternoon?”
“Three o’clock,” Mr. Russo replied. He hesitated, glancing at Connor nearby. “Lydia, are you… coming back with us?”
He’d wanted to invite her to join them, but with Connor standing there, he figured she probably wouldn’t.
Sure enough, Lydia shook her head. “You go ahead. I’ll probably head back in a couple of days.”
She still needed to meet up with Garrett. Connor had mentioned the antidote was almost ready.
Dr. Tomlinson nodded, understanding. “Alright. We’ll head out this afternoon, then.”
“Safe travels,” Lydia said softly.
After seeing Mr. Russo and Dr. Tomlinson off, Connor wasted no time pulling Lydia into his arms.
“So, do I finally get some time with you?” he murmured, sounding just a little dramatic.
He honestly hadn’t expected that getting time alone with his own fiancée would feel like waiting in line.
Lydia grinned. “Let’s go find Garrett together.”
Connor just stared at her, looking so defeated it made Lydia laugh. “Okay, okay. Where do you want to go? I’ll hang out with you first.”
Connor thought for a second, then suggested, “Let’s go to the beach. Watch the ocean.”
And maybe catch the sunset.
Later, he’d take her to see the fireworks. Just picturing it made his heart race. It sounded so perfect.
Lydia nodded. “Sounds good.”


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Olha a história bem boa só algumas coisas são chatas ( nesse tipo de história sempre troca as filhas pela a da empregada ou então pegam uma menina pra criar) pelo menos eles tratam a filha bem só enche o saco que até agora a Lucinda tá lá enchendo ! Fora isso tá bom Connor é um fofo a família dela a ama muito só Lucinda pra abaixar o nível do livro já era pra ter resolvido isso e fazer ela pagar mais tudo bem li um livro chinês que era parecido só algumas coisas diferentes ,ais mesma coisa tipo ela salvou o Connor no início lá ela salvava o avô dele , no chinês ela não tinha um irmão mais novo com os pais adotivos , a mãe dela tinha 2 irmãos e todos os avós estavam vivos mais história quase igual e tem coisas tipo o triângulo que lá TB tinha até a Lucinda que no chines TB ficou o livro todo aprontando só no final a família descobria e se livrava dela aí ela ia morar com o cara que ela usa pra disfarçar que não gosta do Connor aí depois ainda quase matava a irmã dele e a mãe dele que ele via como ela era...
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