Chapter 1293
Chapter 1293:
To him, an injury like that really was nothing. He hadn’t even noticed when it happened, only feeling a dull ache after he got back.
“Do you always treat minor injuries this casually?” Annabel raised an eyebrow.
Understanding her worry, Rupert sighed and coaxed, “Darling, help me out. It hurts a little p>
“And who’s your darling?” Annabel rolled her eyes and got up to look for a bandage.
Unfortunately, the room didn’t have any first-aid supplies. After another glance at Rupert’s wound, Annabel said, “I’ll go buy some iodine and gauze p>
Rupert swallowed any objections and stood up to go with her.
The local pharmacy was only a short walk away. They strolled side by side, and Annabel also picked up a few groceries along the way.
Suddenly, Annabel slowed down. She glanced sideways at Rupert and caught the wary look in his eyes.
Someone was following them.
Rupert had noticed earlier but hadn’t said anything.
Without a word, Annabel loosened her grip and let the paper bag slip from her hand, pretending to be startled. As she crouched to gather the scattered items, she discreetly scanned their surroundings.
“There are two people trailing us,” Annabel murmured as she straightened up.
Rupert nodded and took the bag from her.
They continued walking at a normal pace.
Out of nowhere, a man stepped up to them, greeting them with a bright smile.
“Excuse me, are you two a couple?” His grin was wide, his enthusiasm almost intrusive.
“What can we do for you?” Annabel tipped her chin up, her tone guarded.
“Oh, no need to be alarmed. I’m not a threat,” he said quickly. “I work at the coffee shop just up ahead. We’re having a grand opening, and there’s a special offer for couples—a free afternoon tea p>
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He pointed to the badge pinned to his chest, which indeed identified him as a “shop assistant p>
“Why don’t we check it out?” Annabel suggested. With a sideways glance, she noticed their pursuers drawing closer. She squeezed Rupert’s hand reassuringly and smiled up at him.
She wanted to see what they were after.
Rupert looked reluctant, but Annabel’s playful coaxing eventually won him over.
As they followed the shop assistant, Annabel couldn’t shake the suspicion that Rupert had deliberately maneuvered her into acting coquettish.
With that thought, she subtly pinched his waist. Rupert didn’t react, but he took the opportunity to lace their fingers together more tightly.
Soon, they turned onto a quieter street, and Annabel spotted the coffee shop. She scanned the area and noted how few other businesses were nearby.
“Here we are,” the shop assistant announced, gesturing toward a sign at the door advertising the couple’s special.