Chapter 126
Sean stopped in his tracks and frowned, casting a glance at Vivian before his gaze shifted to Zac standing behind her. His voice was calm but carried a hint of
sarcasın.
“Zac, what happened to being a gentleman?”
Vivian froze. She stared at Sean in disbelief.
Zac’s expression darkened slightly. He lifted his eyes and met Charlotte’s steady gaze.
Maybe Charlotte hadn’t really forgotten him after all. Maybe she had just been pretending to move on. If she saw him helping another girl across the river, would she get jealous?
That thought flashed through Zac’s mind as he reached out to steady Vivian. His voice was gentle.
“Don’t be scared, Vivian. I’ve got you.”
Vivian lowered her eyes and muttered through gritted teeth, just loud enough for only him to hear, “What are you doing? I wanted Sean to help me.”
Zac replied under his breath, “So if he won’t help, you’re just going to stand in the middle of the river forever?”
“I still don’t need you to help me.”
“You said it.” Zac let go of her hand without warning.
“Ah-!”
Vivian suddenly screamed, nearly slipping into the water. She instinctively grabbed Zac’s arm tightly.
“Okay, okay, help me across first!”
Zac scoffed, silently rolling his eyes.
Sean saw that Vivian was fine and didn’t bother with her any longer. He turned and kept walking ahead.
The group continued on their hike, stopping here and there. Soon, evening fell.
The red sun sank into the horizon. Birds returned to their nests, and the sky lit up with a stunning blaze of color, stretching for miles. The sunset was breathtaking.
They reached a spot with a clear view of the sky, perfect for watching the sun go down. Ian Quinton was the first to stop and take photos.
Others soon followed and paused to snap pictures too.
Mia finally made it up the trail, panting and leaning hard on her hiking stick–just in time for lan to snap a candid shot.
Holding his DSLR, lan grinned like a total menace.
“Boom A 4K reaction meme, born right here,”
Mia glared at him and growled, “Ian, delete it. Now.”
“No way. This masterpiece deserves to be cherished.”
Mia dropped onto a large rock, too tired to argue. She looked up at the glowing sky.
“I’m too exhausted to deal with you right now. But once we’re back, you’re dead.”
Just then, Charlotte and Sean arrived. The sunset’s warm orange light fell gently across their faces, softening Sean’s usual sharp features.
Jan raised his camera again and clicked the shutter.
“Damn. You two look perfect in this light.”
In the photo, Charlotte squinted slightly at the sunset while sean stood beside her, completely absorbed, eyes full of quiet admiration for her.
lan brought the photo over to Scan.
“Look at your eyes in this! I swear, even I’m falling for you. What’s that line again? ‘You’re lost in the sunset, and someone’s getting lost in you.**
Jaydan chuckled
Since when do you quote poetry?”
Jan shot him a look
“It’s a famous line, alright? I might’ve gooted off in school, but I wasn’t completely hopeless.”
Mia snorted. “People with empty beads are always the first to show off.”
“Tch.” lan frowned. “Watch it, brat. Can you try not ta pinbarrass your brother in public?”
Chapter 126
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Sean took the DSLR and admired the photo. His eyes sparkled with genuine appreciation.
“You’ve actually got some skill. It turned out great. Send it to me later.”
Ian held up two fingers.
“This much.”
Mia scrunched up her face in disgust. “You’re actually charging for the photo? You look like a sleazy salesman. Seriously–don’t tell people you’re my brother. It’s embarrassing.”
Ian shot back, “Shut it, kid. What do you know anyway?”
Sean wasn’t offended. He looked amused.
“Two hundred grand?”
Ian shook his head.
“Come on, this is your once–in–a–lifetime shot with Charlotte. The lighting, the vibe–it’s flawless. This one belongs on the big screen at your wedding! Final offer: two million.”
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