BookToReadChapter 150
Now, he had that polished look of a business executive, and no longer spent his days aimlessly. So, his chats with
Colt were becoming rare.
Colt chuckled, "Hey, you won't believe who | just bumped into your ex, Allison."
Shawn froze mid-step. He was right at the office door but stopped, not making any move to open it.
Colt paused for a second, then added, “And her new guy, you know, the Fisher family's golden boy. They seemed
really happy, like, all lovey-dovey, holding hands and everything."
Shawn stayed quiet for a moment. His breath cout heavier, and his voice got all tight and rough, "Where?"
"At Harper's Grove in Sunnyvale, right there at the base of the Western Snowy Mountains."
Allison had taken care of the trip's accommodations.
The quaint town hadn't been overrun by tourists yet; it was small, with no fancy hotels, just cozy bed-and-
breakfasts.
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Allison picked a B&B with a killer view. You could see the snow-capped mountains right out the window.
It was the height of tourist season at Harper's Grove, buzzing with people and full of life.
On the first day, worn out from traveling, Allison and Joshua decided to stay in and watch movies.
Allison turned on the TV and chose a classic love story, Atonement, starring James McAvoy and Keira Knightley.
Inside, the room was toasty, the lighting soft and dim, setting a cozy vibe. Allison was nestled against Joshua's
shoulder, totally absorbed in the film.
Even though she knew it was a tearjerker, Allison couldn't stop her tears at the ending.
Her eyes were red, and her voice was a bit choked, "It's such a shame, Cecilia and Robbie loved each other so
much, but Briony's lie kept them apart for years. They never even got to see each other again.”
Allison sighed, her voice a mix of frustration and sadness, “Atonement, huh? How can Briony ever make up for it?
The main characters lost their chance to be together forever."
Joshua rubbed her back gently, trying to comfort her. “They found each other in another world.”
Outside, snow started falling heavily. Harper's Grove, being further north and at the mountain's foot, hit winter
earlier than Oak Lake.
Snowflakes twirled in the air.
Joshua kissed Allison's forehead. "Hey Allie, it's snowing."
Allison was still wrapped up in the movie, feeling a bit down.
Joshua pulled her closer, their noses almost touching. His voice was soft and full of warmth. "Allie, no more tears,
alright? If you keep at it, your eyes will be all puffy tomorrow and then how are you going to take gorgeous
photos?"
Allison sniffled, giving him a playful side-eye.
What a way to cheer someone up. But he had a point. Girls loved snapping pretty pictures. Puffy eyes would
definitely mess up the photos, and that would be no good.
Allison took his advice, gradually calming down and brushing away her tears.
Joshua gently wiped the tears from her cheek with his thumb. "Good girls get treats, you know." He held
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in his
Allison's voice was still a bit stuffy. "You're treatinglike a little kid."
Joshua grinned with affection. “Well, you are my little girl.”
Allison picked the candy from his hand, unwrapped it, and popped it into her mouth. It was her favorite peach
flavor.
With Joshua's comforting and the candy finished, Allison's mood lifted quite a bit.
"Feeling better now?" he asked, his voice a bit raspy.
Allison nodded slightly.
Joshua leaned in, whispering softly in her ear, "Now that you're all cheered up, don't you think | deserve a little
reward too?"
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