LittleNovelChapter 280 Watching the Show I immediately looked down and gasped in shock. Back inside the escape room, I hadn't noticed just how close I was to Eric. I was practically glued to his chest, my hands clutching onto him tightly. From any angle, this posture looked undeniably intimate.
I sprang back in a hurry, suddenly unable to meet his gaze.
Zeke crossed his arms in disappointment. "Con, Jane. How are you this scared? You're worse than a kid like me, and I'm not even ten yet!" His words instantly shattered the awkward tension between Eric and me.
I looked at him helplessly and feigned distress. "I had no idea I was such a coward either! If I had known how much of a scaredy-cat I was, I never would've agreed to this." Hearing this, Zeke shook his head in exasperation. "But it's all fake!" I blinked in surprise. "Wait, at your age, shouldn't you still believe these things are real? Did the world lie to me? Because when I was your age, I even thought the stuffed bear on my bed had a soul!" Zeke pouted smugly. "I'm not like other kids. I'm going to be a scientist one day- just like my dad and grandpa." I chuckled, ruffling his hair. "Alright, alright, future scientist." Perhaps I was too scared to notice earlier, but after the ordeal, I finally realized how thirsty I was.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtPointing toward a dessert shop, I turned to the two of them. "I'm grabbing a drink. Do you guys want anything?" They both shook their heads in perfect sync, and Eric smirked. "I wasn't sweating bullets in the escape room due to fear earlier, so I don't need to rehydrate myself." I threw a mock punch at him, then told him to watch over Zeke before going off.
By the tI returned with my drink, I froze in alarm. Zeke was sitting alone on the bench by the pathway.
Panic surged insideas I hurried over.
"Wait," a voice said as someone grabbed my arm.
I turned around and locked eyes with Eric, who had a knowing expression. He gestured forto look in a certain direction. Following his line of sight, I finally saw it. Jeremiah and Elsa were sneaking toward Zeke.
"I noticed them lurking nearby earlier," Eric whispered.
He pulledbehind a signboard, where we could watch without being seen.
"I was curious about what they were up to, so I cto find you," he added.
"But what about Zeke?" I was still quite worried.
"Relax." Eric patted my shoulder reassuringly, then showedhis phone screen. It displayed an ongong call with Zeke. "Zeke is a lot smarter than you think." I nodded. With things under control, I felt a lot more at ease.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmI, too, was curious about what those two were up to.
Jeremiah and Elsa approached Zeke cautiously, full of smiles.
Zeke, however, didn't even glance at them. He was completely engrossed in the stuffed toy he had just bought.
After exchanging a silent look, m Jeremiah nudged Elsa forward, pushing her to make the first move.
She forced a warm, gentle expression and sat beside Zeke. "Hi there, sweetie. What's your name?" Zeke his looked up and moved when he spoke, his.
were ice cold. "What dolthat have to do with you? Cont Jeremiah's face twisted in annoyance. "Where are your manners, brat?"
Deciding to cut to the chase, he gritted his teeth and asked, "Are you Sebastian Simpson's grandchild?" Zeke remained indifferent. "And what if I am?"
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