Chapter 59
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She had already made enough of a scene today. She had barely managed to dispel Shawn’s suspicions about her, and she didn’t want this incident to make him suspicious again.
However, things didn’t go as Zoe had imagined. As soon as she walked out of the gymnasium, she saw a jeep parked at the school entrance and couldn’t help but frown.
After a brief moment of contemplation, she saw Shawn step out of the jeep with his exceptionally long, handsome legs. He was bathed in the golden sunlight, looking dazzlingly bright.
His legs were slender and long. Soon, Shawn was standing right in front of her.
Their eyes met, and surprisingly, Shawn showed concern for her. “I heard you won the competition. Are you hurt anywhere?” This wasn’t like him.
But since Shawn was playing a role, Zoe decided to play along. “Mr. Ludwig, I’ve cut my hand. Could you blow on it for me?”
Shawn glanced down at Zoe’s finger, which indeed had a small cut. However, the wound had already healed and didn’t need any treatment.
Nevertheless, he bandaged it for her and raised an eyebrow. “Since you won the competition, I suppose I should celebrate with you. Let’s go have some fun.”
Zoe deliberately linked her arm with Shawn’s, her face full of delight. “Really? Mr. Ludwig, does this mean we’re on a date?”
“If you say so,” Shawn replied.
After getting into the car, Shawn was about to start the engine when Zoe suddenly said, “Mr. Ludwig, aren’t you going to fasten my seatbelt for me? My hand is injured.”
Shawn paused for a second. Under Zoe’s expectant gaze, he leaned over to fasten her seatbelt. Zoe deliberately brushed her nose against Shawn’s as she did so.
Their breaths mingled, and the atmosphere was just right. Most people would have taken advantage of the moment and kissed, but Shawn didn’t.
“Where would you like to go for fun?” Shawn ignored Zoe’s moist, lively eyes, fastened her seatbelt properly, and sat back upright, as if he were training soldiers.
Zoe inwardly grumbled. ‘Is Shawn too serious, or is he just too innocent? Or maybe I’m just not charming enough?
‘I’m the Queen of Mercenaries, known for my fiery and dazzling appearance that has captivated countless men on the battlefield. How can he remain so calm?‘
Zoe’s expression darkened for a moment. The next second, Shawn started the engine and began to drive. Zoe quickly resumed her feigned innocence and said, “I heard that couples go to amusement parks.”
Shawn frowned slightly. He had expected her to prefer something more thrilling.
Zoe continued deliberately, “Mr. Ludwig, you don’t want to go with me, do you?”
“Since it’s a celebration for you, the choice is yours,” Shawn said.
Zoe’s face immediately lit up. “That’s great. I’ve heard that amusement parks have so many fun things, like something out of a fairy tale.”
“Have you never been to an amusement park?” Shawn asked, surprised.
Zoe lowered her eyes slightly. “Mr. Ludwig, don’t you remember? I grew up in a small town. There aren’t any amusement parks there,” she explained softly.
Shawn glanced at Zoe sideways, seeing the anticipation in her eyes. He couldn’t help but smile, thinking, ‘If she likes it, I’ll go along with it.‘
The amusement park was a paradise for children but also a haven for couples. Pairs of lovers were everywhere.
As Zoe and Shawn entered, a couple walked past Zoe, each holding an ice cream cone and feeding each other, their gestures intimate and
affectionate.
Zoe’s eyes sparkled, and she quickly turned to Shawn, putting on a petulant expression. “I want ice cream.”
Shawn was momentarily captivated by Zoe’s coquettish demeanor. He cleared his throat. “I’ll go get some.”
Standing among the crowd, Zoe watched the flow of people with a faint, odd smile playing on her lips.
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Chapter 59
Shawn returned with an ice cream cone, which Zoe took and took a bite. Then she held it out to Shawn. “It’s really good. You should try some?”
“No, I- Shawn was about to say he didn’t eat sweets, but seeing Zoe’s expectant gaze, he swallowed his words. Under Zoe’s hopeful look, Shawn took a small bite.
“That’s great, we’ve just had an indirect kiss,” Zoe said, making Shawn pause in surprise.
Not wanting to eat more ice cream, Zoe dragged Shawn over to the roller coaster line. There was a long queue, and most of the people were couples. However, few were as strikingly good–looking and well–matched as Shawn and Zoe.
“Sir, two tickets,” Zoe said, buying them before Shawn could protest. When they got in line and eventually boarded the roller coaster, they realized it had double seats designed for couples.
Zoe pulled Shawn into the front row. Most people wouldn’t choose to sit at the very front of a roller coaster, as it tends to amplify the sense of fear. But Zoe didn’t seem to mind. She even took the initiative to pull down the safety bar, securing them together.
“Hey, if anyone wants to take a photo, please face the camera. We offer free couple photos here,” the staff member announced.
Zoe immediately turned to Shawn. “I want to take a photo. Mr. Ludwig, please cooperate with me, okay? Thanks.”
Shawn wasn’t keen on playing such a childish game. But Zoe pouted and pleaded, “Please?”
Fine, Shawn replied, his Adam’s apple moving up and down as he agreed instinctively.
Zoe took Shawn’s hand and made a heart shape, waiting for the staff to take the photo. Just at that moment, the roller coaster suddenly started moving.
“Ah!” Zoe pretended to forget about the photo pose, leaned to the side, and threw herself into Shawn’s arms, startled by the sudden motion.
