Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 283

“Fine,” Melvin conceded, the single, soft-spoken word “bro” from her enough to soothe any grievance.

“Juniper, why don’t you step outside for a minute?” Jimmie said with a helpless sigh, his voice gentle. “Your second brother and I need to talk to Shanley alone.”

Melvin shot him a look at the words ‘second brother’ but didn't argue.

Juniper’s expression remained cool as she eyed them with suspicion. What, were they planning to double-team him? Shanley was a much better fighter than Melvin; if he had really wanted to hurt him, Melvin would have been knocked out long ago. But in this situation, Shanley wouldn’t fight back. Were they going to beat him to a pulp? She wasn't having it.

“We won’t touch him,” Jimmie promised, sensing her thoughts. His temples throbbed. He never should have let Shanley look after her. Now the man had practically cared for her all the way to the altar. That animal!

Juniper blinked, then turned her gaze to Melvin.

Melvin desperately wanted revenge, but meeting his sister’s warning glare, he forced a smile. “I promise I won’t lay another finger on him, alright?”

“Okay,” Juniper replied, satisfied. Only then did she step aside. As she left, she couldn't help but glance back at Shanley, memorizing the injuries on his face.

“Wait for us outside,” Shanley said softly, pulling a pack of crackers and a few pieces of candy from his suit jacket. “Flint has some fried chicken. If you want some, just ask him.”

“Mm-hmm,” Juniper nodded, taking the snacks and obediently leaving the room.

Watching the two of them, Jimmie and Melvin’s faces fell. They felt like they had gotten their sister back, but not completely. Still, as much as Shanley was a scoundrel, he genuinely seemed to care for her.

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