The Rose He Showed Off Is Putting Down Roots in a Garden of Her Own novel Chapter 26

Zane fell flat on his back against the wooden planks, groaning softly as the impact jarred his spine.

Elara fared slightly better. If he hadn't grabbed her by the waist, she would have been sent flying entirely.

Elara looked down at the man beneath her.

Great. She finally got her chance to talk to him.

The tragic part was that it had to happen in such a disheveled and completely undignified manner.

Elara supported herself on Zane's arm to stand up. When she reached out to pull the man off the ground, her wet fingers slipped. Zane hurriedly tried to catch her by the waist again.

As a result, they both plunged directly into the lake.

A moment ago, it had just been wet shoes and pants, and naturally, wet hands from bracing themselves.

Now it was perfect. The lake water completely submerged them over their heads.

Zane frantically supported her waist to keep her from swallowing water.

The man's arms were solid and strong. Though Elara knew how to swim, she still felt an overwhelming sense of security.

Falling into a trench in real life was nothing like it was in TV dramas.

There was absolutely nothing romantic or sensual about it.

The water was brackish, and she was terrified it was filthy.

Even though there were no sea monsters, she was terrified of snakes.

Elara desperately scrambled back onto the wooden planks.

They dragged themselves out in an extremely pathetic state.

Soaked to the bone, they somehow managed to look even worse than before.

Zane sat down on the wooden steps. His shirt clung to his body, and water streamed off his clothes, pooling everywhere and soaking a large section of the planks.

Elara's long hair plastered itself to her cheeks and neck, water dripping continuously from the ends like rain.

He was the CEO of the Whitaker Group. She was the eldest Vance daughter.

Now, stranded here like this, all their dignity was entirely stripped away.

They looked at each other and finally couldn't hold back their laughter.

Zane unclasped his watch, shook off the water, and said gently, "Don't go doing anything drastic now. I organized this gathering, so I have to take responsibility for you."

Elara froze for a moment. What did he think she was trying to do?

Jump into the lake to kill herself?

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