Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 132

“Thank you, Dana.” Juniper walked over and sat across from Shanley, sneaking a peek at him. The dark circles under his eyes confirmed it—he really hadn't slept.

“I’ll take it from here,” Shanley said to Dana. “Could you prepare some lunch and snacks for Juniper to take with her?” He didn’t want her always eating unhealthy food out.

“Of course,” Dana replied with a knowing smile and discreetly left the room.

Now it was just the two of them. Juniper took a spoon and began sipping her soup in small mouthfuls. Shanley peeled a hard-boiled egg and placed it by her plate, then spread mango jam on a slice of toast for her. She didn’t have to lift a finger; she was being waited on hand and foot.

After breakfast, Shanley stood up, picked up her backpack, and draped her school blazer over his arm.

Juniper was still not used to this level of attentiveness. There was nothing left for her to do. She ran a hand through her hair and simply fell into step beside him.

“Dana, please make some fish soup for dinner tonight,” Shanley called out, his eyes landing on the slightly dazed girl with an amused smile. “It’ll be good for Juniper.”

Fish was brain food, after all. With her exams coming up, he planned to start tutoring her tonight.

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In the car, Juniper was leaning back against the seat, texting someone on her phone.

“Juniper…” Shanley turned to her, a slight frown on his brow. “Give me your hand.”

“Oh.” She knew what he meant and habitually extended her right hand for him to apply the ointment.

“There’s still a bit of a scar,” he murmured, his gaze fixed on her hand. The mark stood out against her fair skin. “Just two more weeks, alright?”

“Okay,” she nodded. After pulling her hand back, she took a mango candy from her pocket and offered it to him. “Here.”

Offering snacks was her highest form of courtesy.

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