If the special forces had seen this, they probably would have roared with fury. To think someone would refuse the teachings of the King of Marksmen himself… That was unthinkable! They would kill just to have a one-on-one lesson with him.
Thomas sighed. Times sure have changed. When I was in the military, everyone wanted me to teach them how to shoot, and I would just ignore them. The tables have turned now. Unbeknownst to him, Olivia was filled with the urge to lean into his embrace, especially when they were so close, and she could smell the scent of tobacco coming off him.
Each shot he made had hit the mark, and he gave Olivia the prize. “Anything else you want to play?”
“Ice skating!” she exclaimed.
They came to the ice rink and changed into some ice skates. It was only then Thomas realized Olivia had no idea how to skate on ice.
“D-Don’t let me go, or I’m going to fall.” Her legs were trembling. Just standing on ice was the best she could do.
“Relax your legs and put your strength into your ankles,” the man instructed patiently. “I’ll hold you. You won’t fall.”
She slowly moved ahead, but the moment she did, she lost her balance. Fortunately, Thomas had kept his hold on her and prevented her fall. “Oh, this is hard.” Olivia looked a little defeated.
“Give me your hand.” Thomas took her hand and slowly led her across the ice rink. He figured this was the best way for her to find her bearing on the surface. “Ice skating isn’t that much different from cycling. You should always keep your eyes on the road ahead. The more you worry about falling, the more you will,” he said.
got the hang of it, and
clenched his fists, glaring at Thomas with fury. How dare you touch her hand, you peasant! He had noticed how close they were standing together at the shooting range, and now Thomas took it a step further. He’s taking advantage
clearer mind. “Well, he’s teaching her how to
to teach him a lesson! That’ll teach him not to get close to
“Um…”
you don’t want to do
the kind of guy to
need to tell Mr. Pearson about
park and got into the car. “Thank you, Thomas.” She turned around and blinked at him. This was the happiest birthday in her life. The bliss came late, but
Olivia’s place. He saw her off
When she saw Norman, she asked in surprise, “Dad? Why are you still here?” He
at
You want to talk about something?” She knew her father had something
“Come. Sit.”
beside her father, waiting for him to
she’ll
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