Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 1472

"Pfft—"

Hearing Juniper's teasing, Lorelei couldn't hold back a laugh.

Realizing she was being too obvious, she straightened her posture, suppressing her giggles. "Sorry."

Catching the faint curve of her lips, Harold's gaze deepened.

Fine.

As long as she was happy, getting roasted by Juniper was worth it.

"Let's eat."

Shanley set the plates down and fetched a jacket to drape over Juniper's shoulders.

Harold lifted Lorelei up and set her down in her chair.

"Do you like spicy food, Lorelei?" Shanley asked.

"I..."

Before she could answer, Harold interjected, "She doesn't."

He then thoughtfully prepared a mild, tangy vinaigrette dip for her instead.

Seeing Harold's attentiveness, Juniper's eyes flicked up.

How was that any different from the way that old fox Shanley took care of her?

If Harold didn't have feelings for Lorelei, she would personally chop Shanley's head off.

*(Shanley: Why am I catching strays?)*

"Thank you."

Lorelei was actually quite surprised that Harold knew her preferences so well.

Her cheeks flushed as she picked up a warm pastry, unable to resist stealing a glance at the man beside her.

The subtle, flustered shyness was impossible to hide.

*Munch munch munch...*

Across the table, Juniper chewed on her food, her eyes darting between the two of them, taking in every ounce of their awkward tension.

Suspicious.

Highly suspicious.

Did they seriously look like a couple on the verge of divorce?

They looked more like they were in the honeymoon phase!

Even with her notoriously low emotional intelligence, she could feel the undeniable chemistry between them.

*Munch munch munch...*

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