Being Pursued By Ex-husband

The restroom wasn't crowded. Celine washed her face inside, and retied her hair. After that, she went out to look for Rowen.

After coming out of the restroom, Celine knew she had completely calmed down.

Just the thought of Harper seeing those photos in Sasha's phone made her feel incredibly upset and confused.

“I'm fine now. Thank you.”

Rowen, who was looking at his phone, glanced up at her. His gaze fell on Celine's face with his captivating eyes slightly lifted. “Shall we go back?”

Upon hearing his words, Celine was momentarily taken aback. Once she regained her composure, she quickly waved her hands. “I'm fine, really. You can carry on with your plan.”

Rowen slightly furrowed his brows. “Do you still want to continue shopping with Harper in this state?”

Naturally, Celine didn't want to continue shopping with Harper. She just wanted some time alone to clear her mind.

Ever since she was adopted by the Lewis family, her life over the past month and a half had been so peaceful and fulfilling. It was as if those nightmarish past experiences truly had nothing to do with her anymore.

Yet, today she ran into Sasha again. The words she said, the photos she showed her, reminded her of just how painful and unbearable her past was time and again.

Celine glanced at him. “No, I just want some time alone to think.”

Rowen has never been one to meddle in others' affairs. “Suit yourself.”

“Thank you.”

Celine let out a sigh of relief, pursed her lips, and her grip on the straps of her backpack clenched and tightened.

She took one last look at Rowen, then turned and left the mall.

She didn't even know where she was going as this was her first time coming here.

Rowen watched as the figure in the white dress went further and further away. Suddenly, the image of a girl being dragged across the street with her eyes filled with despair and emptiness, flashed through his mind.

He was inexplicably irritated, and with a lift of his leg, he chased after her.

Right after Celine left the mall, she felt the bag on her back suddenly tightened. She was jerked back, causing her relaxed face to instantly pale a bit from the shock.

“This area is all commercial streets. There's no place for you to be alone and find some peace.”

Upon hearing Rowen's voice, Celine's tense heart relaxed. She thought she had run into Sasha and Shirley again.

Celine adjusted the strap of her bag on her shoulder as looked at Rowen, and hesitated for a moment. “There seems to be a park nearby.”

“The park is always crowded on weekends.”

Rowen glanced down at her. Without waiting for her to speak again, he reached out and grabbed the strap of her backpack. “Let's go.”

“Huh? Where are we going?”

Celine paused for a moment. She was somewhat unable to react.

Rowen was tall and had long legs, so he walked quite fast.

Celine was struggling to keep up since her backpack strap was still being tugged by him. She stumbled through the crowd, and finally, she reached out and grabbed the person in front of her as she was unable to bear it any longer. “Rowie, I can't keep up with you!”

She was extremely embarrassed. As soon as Rowen turned around, he saw Celine's face turn red in embarrassment.

Her loud voice stood out prominently amidst the bustling crowd. Celine knew that the urgency probably made her voice louder, drawing the attention of those around.

Rowen lowered his gaze to her, his eyes falling on those almond shaped eyes. The eyes that had just cried were still somewhat red and flashing with a hint of embarrassment and discomfort. She was looking at him with a touch of shyness.

Rowen found himself thinking about the rabbit he once had. He looked at her for a moment, then withdrew his hand and his gaze. “Keep up on your own.”

With that, he stopped tugging at her bag strap. He turned around, and continued walking ahead, but at a much slower pace.

The number of people out and about on the weekend was quite large, let alone on Lovebirds Street. This area was a bustling commercial district, so the streets were filled with people on weekends.

Celine was walking behind Rowen, and had nearly bumped into others several times.

She wasn't sure where Rowen was taking her. She actually wanted to say she didn't want to go anymore. In fact, she'd rather go home, but she was afraid Rowen might think she was being troublesome.

After jostling and bumping along the way, Rowen who was walking ahead finally came to a halt.

Celine quickly walked over, watching as Rowen unlocked the bike.

Rowen glanced at her. “Keep up.”

Stunned for a moment, Celine realized that Rowen had already pushed the bike to the zebra crossing at the corner of the street.

“Get in.”

As soon as Celine walked over, she heard him utter these words.

Celine looked towards the back part of Rowen's bike. Err... His bike doesn't have a back seat.

Where am I supposed to sit...

Rowen had apparently just realized that his bike didn't have a back seat. As their eyes met, he was the one to shyly look away for the first time.

Rowen lowered his head and saw the horizontal bar in front of him. “Sit here?”

For the first time, he sounded uncertain, and regretted it as soon as he finished asking.

Celine stood there, looking at the horizontal bar, her face instantly turned red. “No, isn't this a bit odd?”

Rowen also felt uncomfortable, but this was the first time in his life that he had been disliked by a girl.

He looked at the person and suddenly laughed. “What's the matter? You won't fall. Come on up.”