Returning from the Dead: His Secret Lover
Chapter 1856
The villagers were ecstatic. Once the wood was measured and paid for, the farmer dragged Ian to his house for some potato and leek soup. As it was a local and expensive delicacy, it would only be prepared to honor significant guests.
Ian had already firmly made up his mind to decline even before the offer was made.
At the farmer's approach, Ian shuddered in recollection of the incident with the Villagers' Committee and hastened his departure.
"Hey, Small Fry, where are you going? My wife has prepared a feast to thank you for your help"
Ian almost yelled in exasperation as the farmer's soil-crusted hand reached out with surprising vigor to grab his snow- white shirt.
Fortunately, a slender figure in the distance quickened her pace in Ian's direction at the commotion of his struggle.
"He has a delicate stomach, sir," the figure cried from afar. "But I'm sure he appreciates the offer"
As she spoke, she forcefully pried the farmer's fingers away from Ian's shirt.
Oh my, it's as black as soot!
Susan quickly extracted a clean handkerchief and cleaned Ian's shirt as best as she could.
The farmer must have gotten the hint as he no longer insisted on Ian's presence.
"I'm sorry to hear that. Even if you won't have lunch, at least come for my wife's pineapple tarts."
Pineapple tart?
Susan, who was feeling rather hungry, swallowed when she heard that.
paying him a visit, is there? This village is known for its exceptionally sweet pineapples. I heard this harvest has been their
young man behind her,
Ian raised his eyebrows.
little interest in morsels, he gave in to
Turning to nod excitedly at the farmer, she gratefully
should be grateful as Small Fry here has
farmer led the way back
houses made of mud bricks and worn tiles, the fragrance of fresh produce wafted from
sight seemed to lift
she did not dare
have an ulterior motive against him and cast me aside
when Ian had agreed to keep her company and showed no displeasure in doing so that the knot in her chest began
the scent of freshly baked tarts informed the pair that they had arrived at
"It smells amazing!"
got up especially early today for this. We are the first to bake with
in with him
interior felt refreshingly cool
Ian's first time in a village, he
life suited him, a furry
Thud!
stumbled backward and collided
hurried over with the pineapple tart in her hand
"What happened?"
of rage and humiliation as he stared at the cause of his
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