Samao Village

Third POV

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"Hey, you into sweets?" Ethan inquired, his tone smooth as he reached into the backseat of his car, fingers sliding across several boxes of assorted candies and chocolates.

Abigail declined his offering with a gentle shake of her head, her lips pressed into a thin line.

Ethan felt a bit hurt, his face shifting into a scowl, only to be replaced by a quick smile, an attempt to hide his disappointment.

"I was kinda hoping you'd try some. You look like you could use a sugar rush." Ethan said before bringing the car back to life, the engine purred and the car moved slowly on the streets.

Abigail sighed heavily and then looked away from Ethan, focusing her gaze on the city outside the car window and watching the blurry buildings as they drove past.

"Here take my jacket, it will keep you warm." Ethan's gaze was fixed on the road while he slowly undressed himself, a risky decision, but it was worth it in the end when he saw her accept the jacket.

She was slowly starting to