Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 418

Pushing himself any harder would likely break him, doing more harm than good.

"I'll go with you when the time comes," Juniper said, her gaze distant as she sipped her juice. Her tone was light, but it carried an undercurrent of deadly intent.

"Master, please don't do anything reckless," Dr. Zigmund warned with a nervous laugh. "You're so petite. If you cause a scene, those foreigners will just toss you out."

"I wouldn't be so sure about that," Shanley interjected. He placed a peeled grape onto a small plate, his eyes fixed on Juniper with a soft, knowing smile. "It's not certain who would be tossing whom out."

Dr. Zigmund was speechless. From the sound of it, Shanley was going to back her up. With the Schwartz family's wealth and influence, it was plausible. As long as his Master didn't get hurt. Otherwise, with her temper…

Dr. Zigmund rubbed his bald head, sighing internally. He was genuinely afraid she'd see her brother being bullied by the foreigners, leap onto the stage, and start punching the judges.

...

After dinner, Dr. Zigmund had to leave. As a gracious host, Shanley walked him to the door, with Juniper following along.

Just before he left, Dr. Zigmund leaned in close to Juniper, his eyes darting between her and Shanley. "That wood you got from me last time," he said pointedly, "was it to make a bracelet for him?"

Juniper didn't answer. It was supposed to be a secret; she hadn't told Shanley yet. She'd overheard Felton and Flint talking and learned that Shanley's 29th birthday was coming up. As for a gift... Shanley wanted for nothing, so she had to give him something more personal.

"I see, I see," Dr. Zigmund chuckled. Though his Master was silent, her expression said it all.

"I wish you two a long and happy life together, and may you have children soon…" He trailed off, realizing the last part might be inappropriate, and swallowed the words.

"Shanley, I'll be off then," Dr. Zigmund said, turning to him with the air of a proud father-in-law. "You'd better take good care of my Master. A treasure like her is impossible to find twice."

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