Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 178

“Saskia, Janet, get in,” Juniper called, poking her head out of the car.

“Oh, right!”

They nodded quickly at Shanley and scrambled into the back seat. Flint was driving, with Shanley in the passenger seat, while Juniper, Saskia, and Janet sat in the back.

“Juniper.” Shanley unscrewed a bottle and handed it to her, his voice soft and coaxing. “Have some water.”

He had noticed she rarely drank water unless someone reminded her.

“Okay.”

Juniper took it without a second thought, drank a few gulps, and handed it back.

“Call me when you’re done shopping. I’ll send someone to pick you up,” Shanley said, capping the bottle. He then grabbed a few pieces of candy and passed them to her.

“Mhm.” Juniper nodded, taking the candy and offering it to Saskia and Janet. “Have some.”

Still reeling from the sight of Shanley waiting on Juniper hand and foot, Saskia and Janet barely managed to stammer, “Thanks, Juniper.”

As they ate the candy, they snuck glances at the man in the front seat. On the surface, Mr. Schwartz seemed cold and unapproachable, radiating an intimidating aura that kept people at a distance. They never would have guessed he could be so gentle and attentive. No wonder Juniper’s brother had entrusted him with her care.

With that thought, Saskia’s anxieties finally settled.

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Half an hour later, they arrived at the mall. Flint got out and opened the doors for the three ladies in the back.

“Goodbye, Mr. Schwartz,” Saskia and Janet said politely.

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