Chapter 935
Chapter 935:
In front of her mother, Anika behaved like a spoiled child.
Garrett set down his fork and comforted Elena. “Anika has grown up. Naturally, she has her work to do. Besides, Marcel is a star—he must have a lot to handle as well. Don’t be sad, honey p>
“Yes, Elena. Anika and I will come see you again whenever we’re free,” Marcel added.
Elena nodded, feeling a little relieved.
After thinking for a moment, Garrett said to Anika, “Anika, you and Marcel have stayed home for too long. You two haven’t gone out to enjoy yourselves. It’s Marcel’s first time here, and you’ll be leaving in a couple of days, so you should take him for a walk after dinner and see some of the scenic spots in Newfort. It’ll help him learn about our hometown p>
Marcel quickly waved his hand and said warmly, “Don’t trouble yourselves. I’d love to play two more rounds of chess with you to gain more experience. Besides, I’m really glad I get to spend the whole day with Anika p>
Anika smiled back at her parents, but she was completely absent-minded.
She just wanted to go back and see Jared.
After dinner, Elena insisted that Anika take Marcel out to see some local sights.
Newfort was just as prosperous as Douburgh, but its scenery was even more beautiful.
Ever since they left home, Anika had been in low spirits, while Marcel followed at her side with eager enthusiasm. Taking in the beautiful scenery, he grinned and said, “Anika, I’ve never really looked at Newfort this carefully before. It’s definitely better than Douburgh. Even the air here feels fresh p>
Before long, they reached Forest Park in the suburbs, lush with greenery and filled with people exercising and strolling. Marcel kept talking, and it only made Anika more irritated.
“Alright.” Anika cut him off. She turned around and looked at him helplessly, her face devoid of any smile. “If you want to walk, go ahead on your own. If you can’t find your way back, call me. I’m upset right now, and I want to be alone. I’m sorry p>
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She lowered her head and walked forward in silence. Soon, she sat down on one of the artificial rocks, looking haggard and helpless.
Seeing her like that, Marcel didn’t know what to do. All he could do was fall quiet and head toward the hill not far away.
In Anika’s parents’ eyes, he was her boyfriend. And although he desperately wished that were true, he knew he was nobody to her. After a while, Marcel decided to go climbing.
He pushed off with his right foot and started up the slope, lips pressed tightly together.
When he finally reached the top, he was drenched in sweat. He was about to straighten up and catch his breath when he spotted a figure not far away. He hurried over, only to find an elderly woman lying unconscious.
Marcel quickly crouched beside her and shook her arm. “Ma’am? Ma’am? Wake up p>
But the old woman didn’t respond at all.
There were only a few people on the hill, and Marcel had no idea how long she had been there. With no other choice, he crouched down, then lifted her onto his back. With her weight on him, he had to keep his balance, walking slowly and steadily.