Novel Square
chapter 1684
chapter 1684
Chapter 1684
Chris noticed his father's behavior, and his tiny face scrunched in worry as he walked toward Anthony to support him. "Daddy, are you having a stomach cramp again?"
He knew that consuming so much spicy food would upset Anthony's stomach.
"It's not a big deal," answered Anthony calmly, "just go and take care of your Mommy. Don't let her get too tired, and call for me if anything happens."
Thinking of how tired Charmine must have been, Chris nodded and left.
Anthony grabbed at his cramping belly though finished washing the dishes. He cleaned up the house, wanting to provide for Charmine a relaxing atmosphere, before he headed back to his small house.
Charmine walked out of her house, and she was furious.
How could she start to care about that douchebag?
This was ridiculous! This man could destroy her at this rate!
No way!
Charmine headed toward the construction site and forced her mind to go blank. She put on her safety helmet and dived into work. She involved herself in the construction and even helped to cut the trees. Her entire being emanated cold prominence.
Her aloof figure was a sight for sore eyes at the sight, so much so that all the men admired her.
Immersed in their work, the day progressed until the evening. The sun was setting, and half of the sky was red.
The workers at the farms finished work as well. The houses were lit from the inside as smoke from people cooking wafted out of these homes.
The breeze revitalized Charmine as she let the workers off early and was about to harvest some vegetables...before she recalled something. Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.
Anthony was coming over to have dinner tonight!
Images of Anthony’s handsome face haunted her once more, causing her judgment to be shrouded.
If this went on, she would-
No.
She must make Anthony leave this place sooner and have him far away from her sight, forever.
Charmine squinted, not even gathering a few vegetables as she made her way to buy some ice cubes at the shop before heading home.
When she pushed the door open, she was shocked to find Anthony and Chris trimming the flowers and plants in her yard.
Both of them looked so harmonious together, petrifying Charmine on the spot.
It was as if ...they were a family of three, living a good life in this village.
"Mommy!" Chris walked toward her happily before eyeing the plastic filled with ice cubes in her hand. "Mommy, why are you holding onto a plastic of ice cubes?" he asked.
Charmine snapped out from her thoughts and glanced at Anthony. "It’s getting warm, so Mommy will make ceviche tonight. What do you think?" "Alright!" Chris clapped happily. "Mommy, I haven't tried that before, and I can't wait!"
Charmine nodded and ignored Anthony as she walked into the kitchen to start prepping.
Anthony watched her back and followed her inside. "Do you need me to do anything?" he asked.
"No need." Charmine glared at him. 'The one thing you should do is to stay away from me."
Anthony frowned, glanced at her once more, and went out.
A moment later, he walked back in again with a handful of ingredients, saying, "Do you use this to make the dish?"
Charmine glared at him impatiently. "Can't you understand what I say? Stay away from me!"
Anthony acted as if he did not hear anything, answering his own question, " Let's use this, then."
With that said, he started to cut off a few sticks and made fire, much to Charmine's befuddlement.
She could not be bothered to argue with him, though. She walked out with the ice cubes and made cold drinks in the front yard.
After crushing the ice cubes, she added strawberry syrup, completing a smoothie.
Inside the kitchen, Anthony had finished cooking the ingredients. He walked out and asked, "Do you add anything to the ceviche?"
Charmine, knowing what she wanted to do, finally answered to him, "I'll do the rest."
When he heard how gentle her response was to him, Anthony thought he had touched her once more and looked at her warmly. "Okay. Just let me know if there’s anything I can help with."