Dear Sweetheart

Chapter 185 The Milk Candy

Jefferson looked down and asked, “You okay?”

“I’m fine.” They were so close to each other that Rayna began to feel uneasy. She tried steadying herself, but the train jolted, causing her to fall into his arms again. This is so awkward!

Jefferson, on the other hand, did not feel uncomfortable at all. He grabbed onto the railing with one hand and held her shoulder with his other hand.

During their school days, he also used to take the subway with Rayna, but it was not as congested as it was currently.

Despite being constantly jostled by the passengers on the train, Jefferson was glad to be in Rayna’s company.

“Let’s get down at Cocculus Avenue. We’re just four stops away,” Rayna said something random to break the awkward silence, “I still don’t get why it was so difficult to get a taxi today.”

A young lady who overheard Rayna’s remark asked, “Were you at Acer Aureum Avenue when you tried to get a taxi?”

“Yeah. What’s wrong with that place?” Rayna asked.

The lady explained, “Ah, I thought so. The traffic congestion at Acer Aureum Avenue is so crazy that no taxi drivers would go there during the weekends. Besides, we’re celebrating the gourmet festival at Cocculus Avenue. Most drivers will station around the venue of the festival.”

Rayna nodded in acknowledgment. That’s why we didn’t manage to get a taxi.

The lady was a chatty person. She took Rayna’s response as a signal to continue the conversation. After learning that they came from another city, she told them places they should visit and avoid.

“Your boyfriend is very handsome.” Then, the lady turned her attention to Jefferson. If it weren’t for the fact that the lady’s boyfriend was right beside her, she would’ve squealed in excitement. ”Is he a celebrity?”

Rayna’s brows twitched. “Erm, no. We’re just friends.”

“Oh, friends. I see,” the young lady responded with a mischievous wink. “But who knows, things can change after this because tonight will be quite happening.”

“What do you mean?” Rayna failed to read between the lines. The train was overly crowded, but Rayna noticed that the lady’s boyfriend managed to keep the green rose in his hands in one piece. She could not help but ask, “Mind if I ask about the green rose? I noticed your boyfriend has been protecting it from the passengers. Is the flower expensive?”

“Oh, I nearly forgot you guys are not locals.” The young lady fished out a piece of candy from her pocket and gave it to Rayna. “Here’s a piece of candy for you. I’ve got extra. Ask your boyfriend to think of a way to find the rose!”

“Wait, what?”

jostled to

“Make a trip to Passerine Island if you have time. Good things will come to you

blink of an eye, the young lady

tightly as they made their way out. Once they reached the exit, they took a

A street vendor’s voice emerged from

and try Hallsbay’s

lined the walkway outside

when she noticed Jefferson was still holding it. In the meantime, she realized the candy the young lady

Jefferson asked, “Which way?”

come there are so many vendors and people around? I thought the

glance at the people and smiled. “Well, it’s the

Yeah, that

along the street, the pleasant aroma of various types of street food wafted to their

food that Rayna set her eyes on before

over and stood in front of

It’s

bother to look at the girl. He tilted his head to look at Rayna. “Thirsty? Do you want me to buy you an ice-blended

girl walked away in

for a moment,

might have

Words eluded Rayna.

the livelier the

to him, showed him the candy, and asked

understand the meaning behind the candy. She wanted to know why, but no one was willing to tell her, so she assumed that people

how quiet Jefferson was, she nudged him. “Don’t you agree

“We’ve been walking for

Rayna hummed in acknowledgment.

Rayna had no idea what was on his mind. Didn’t he say he was

are you alone?” A tall, charming

with a friend.

wondering if the young man was also mesmerized by Jefferson’s good looks, he presented a green rose to her

pointed at