Sean had never cared much about meteor showers.But seeing his Lottie so enchanted by them, watching her close her eyes and make a wish beneath the stars—suddenly, the sky full of falling stars felt breathtakingly beautiful.When Charlotte finished her wish and opened her eyes, she turned to look at
The mood shifted in an instant.Sean’s eyes darkened, a flash of anger showing on his otherwise composed face.“Vivian Xander,” he said coldly, “I don’t want to carry you. This has nothing to do with Lottie. And if I ever hear you badmouth her again, don’t expect me to be polite.”Vivian burst into
Sean frowned. After a moment, he asked, “Is it serious?”Mandy looked genuinely flustered, not like she was faking it.“It seems pretty bad. She says she can’t walk. You should go check on her.”The mountain trail was rocky and uneven. It was easy to slip and twist an ankle if you weren’t careful. C
“I want a photo too, Sean!” Vivian called out, forcing her voice into a sugary tone as she walked over and wedged herself between Charlotte and Sean.“Whoa!” Mia suddenly yelped.Ian turned around in concern.“Mia, what happened?”Mia put on a dramatic face.“Massive photobomb alert. I think I just
Charlotte couldn’t stop laughing.“Come on, Ian, you’re such a scammer. Two million for one photo? Who even sets prices like that on the spot?”“Deal,” Sean said without hesitation. “Email it to me—sending it over the phone ruins the quality.”Ian’s face lit up. He gave Sean a big thumbs-up.“Now th
Sean stopped in his tracks and frowned, casting a glance at Vivian before his gaze shifted to Zac standing behind her. His voice was calm but carried a hint of sarcasm.“Zac, what happened to being a gentleman?”Vivian froze. She stared at Sean in disbelief.Zac’s expression darkened slightly. He li
Charlotte smiled. “I’ve climbed steeper and tougher mountains than this. I finished all the Five Great Peaks ages ago. North Ridge? Piece of cake.”Sean looked at her with a soft smile, his eyes full of pride and affection. “My Lottie’s amazing.”She tilted her chin with a playful little smirk. “Obv
Vivian forced a tight smile that didn’t even try to reach her eyes. “As long as Miss Riley likes it.”“What’s with the ‘Miss Riley’?” Mia chirped with a smirk. “You should be calling her “sister-in-law” by now.”Vivian’s jaw tightened. “Old habits die hard.”Meanwhile, Charlotte picked up a slice of
“Lottie, I told you,” Mia said, flipping a skewer. “That Vivian girl is definitely not as innocent as she acts. You seriously believe she didn’t know Zac was your ex? Might as well say I’m freaking Santa Claus.”Charlotte gave a slow smile, brushing sauce over the beef. “Oh, I know it was intentio