StarNovelChapter 0290 ANASTASIA I watched as the group's attention turned to Aiden, his eyes flashing with a protective intensity that made my heart skip a beat.
"She said back off, buddy," He said, his voice firm but controlled. "Know your limits. She's not interested." The worker, rising from the dust while still trying to save face, sneered at him. "Mind your business pal." Aiden took a warning step forward, his eyes blazing with enough spite to set him ablaze in one glare. "I'm not your pal and I am making it my business." "I can handle myself," I said, trying to intervene, but Aiden's gaze remained fixed on the worker.
"No, you don't have to handle yourself," He said, his voice firm. "He needs to learn to respect boundaries. If I see you harassing her again, I'll report you.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe worker's face reddened, but he knew he was beaten. He slinked away from us, "Whatever, man," he muttered, before quickly retreating, disappearing behind the shelves.
An uncomfortable spell of silence fell over the group, but I tried to shake it off, focusing on my task instead. "Well, that was awkward," I said, trying to break the tension.
Aiden turned to me, his expression softening. "You okay, Ana?" I nodded, trying to play it cool. "Yeah, I'm fine. Thanks for stepping in." He smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "Anytime." I nodded, taking a deep breath, and returned to my task, trying to put the uncomfortable encounter behindbut his protective instincts had been stirred, and I wasn't sure what to make of it.
As soon as he stepped outside, the other women in the other group couldn't help but comment on his dreamy qualities. As expected, I thought with a mental eye roll.
"Oh my god, he's so chivalrous!" One of them sighed, her tone dripping with admiration. "Anastasia is so lucky to have him cto her defense like that. He's like a modern-day knight in shining armor." "I know, right?" Another agreed, her voice filled with envy. "I wish someone would stand up forlike that." at was really Then their voices turned concerned. "Wait, we should check if Anastasia-is alright. That uncomfortable." The group approached me, their faces filled with worry "Ana, are you okay?" A blonde asked, her voice soft. "That guy was really creepy. If you want to talk about it..." I took a deep breath, trying to compose myself. "Yeah, I'm fine. Thanks for asking. But my voice and hands trembled slightly, betraying my emotions.
I'm sure it was really upsetting." The brunette amongst them said, her eyes filled with empathy. "Do you want us to stay with you for a bit in case he comes back?" I appreciated their concern, but I just shook my head. "I'm really fine, guys but he won't. Except he wants Chapter 0290 to risk getting jobless. Thanks for understanding." +25 BONUS But they didn't look convinced. They lingered around me, their eyes filled with worry, until I finally assured them I was okay and they returned to their tasks.
Even then, I could sense their occasional glances, checking in onto make sure I was alright. It was sweet of them, but I couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that still lingered insidelike a haunting ghost.
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Later in the evening, we gathered around the dinner table, the warm glow of the fireplace and the delicious aroma of roasted vegetables created a cozyatmosphere. Courtesy of the helping hands around. The lodge owner, Mr. Jenkins, joined us, regaling us with stories of his adventures in the wilderness. His eyes sparkled with excitement as he recounted tales of grizzly bear encounters, treacherous mountain climbs, and hidden waterfalls deep in the forest.
"I remember one time, I was hiking through the woods, and I stumbled upon a massive elk, he said, his .е.
voice filled with awe. "It was majestic, with antlers as wide as a tree trunk. I stood there, frozen, as it gazed atwith curious eyes." Rachel gasped, awed by his description, "Wow, that sounds incredible!"
He chuckled as if to say we hadn't even heard half of it, "And then there was the tI got lost in at om sprowstorm. I had to take shelter in a cave, and I spent the night huddled next to a fire, listening to the wolves howl outside." Aiden's voice piped up in curiosity. Tonight, he insisted on staying close to my side and I thought it was nice of him. "How did you manage to survive?" Mr. Jenkins grinned, "Well, I've spent years honing my wilderness skills. I know how to navigate, find food, and start a fire without matches. But I'll tell you, it was a harrowing experience." As he spoke, I was captivated by his stories. The whole room listened with rapt attention, our imaginations transported to the rugged beauty of the wild.
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