Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 135

Juniper’s breath hitched as his face suddenly filled her vision. Her long, feather-like lashes trembled, and a warmth spread across her cheeks.

“Nice view?” the man murmured, his gaze intense as his warm breath fanned across her skin. His eyes were as deep as the ocean, threatening to pull her in.

“It’s alright,” Juniper managed after a moment, blinking as she feigned composure.

“Just alright?”

A smirk played on Shanley’s lips, the tenderness in his eyes nearly overflowing. He had always thought his face was better than just “alright.” The girl certainly had high standards.

Still, at least she didn’t dislike it. He considered that a win.

“I’m just teasing,” he said, pulling back and pushing a glass of milk toward her. “Drink this, and then we’ll continue.”

Half an hour later, just as Juniper was about to drift off, his phone rang.

“Juniper, try solving these two problems,” he instructed before taking his phone out to the balcony.

Juniper glanced at the questions, picked up her pen, and jotted down the answers: 5 and 10. No steps, just the results, written in a bold, carefree script. After writing, she tossed her pen aside and yawned, slumping onto the table.

“Right,” Shanley said into the phone. He turned around to see her fast asleep. She was resting her head on her arms, her face turned toward him. Her eyes were closed, her thick lashes casting soft shadows on her cheeks. Under the light, her already fair skin looked almost translucent. She looked so innocent when she slept.

“I’ll call you back.” Shanley ended the call with a helpless smile and walked over to her.

“Mr. Schwartz…” Dana appeared, about to place a blanket over Juniper.

Holding the soft, pliant girl in his arms, Shanley’s heart melted completely. After watching her for a few more moments, he carried her to her room, gently placed her on the bed, and tucked her in. Worried she might need something, he decided to stay by her side for a while.

Just then, his phone rang again. It was Hannah.

Shanley frowned and answered in a hushed tone. “Grandma.”

“You rascal, where have you been?” Hannah’s voice was agitated. “You turned down that brilliant young doctor, and you refuse to meet any other girls, insisting you already have someone in mind. If you do, then bring her home for me to see!”

She was starting to seriously suspect he was just making excuses.

“Just a little longer, Grandma,” Shanley said, pinching the bridge of his nose. “It’s not a good time right now.”