Chapter 27

• I can't help but appreciate how gorgeous he looks when he's genuinely laughing. His lips stretch to show off his perfect, white teeth, and tiny wrinkles form around his eyes. I try to shake off these thoughts and scowl at him for laughing at me. He notices and tries to stifle his laughter.
• "Let me help," he says, extending his hand. I take it and he pulls me up, still snickering. I can't help but join in, even though it's at my expense.
• "How about we both go for a walk?" He suggests, "That way, no one wins."