Chapter 272: A Crush and an Uninvited Guest
Easter~
When Jacob suggested I escort him to the supermarket today, my heart actually leaped for joy. I tried so hard not to show it, keeping my face calm, giving a little nod like it was no big deal. But inside, I was screaming.
Honestly, I still couldn’t wrap my head around it. Jacob – the insanely handsome, ridiculously kind man who just moved in across the street – actually wanted to hang out with... me.
Me, with my tangled-up life and all its chaos. Me, with a past so bruised I prayed no one would ever stumble across it. Me, with my energetic little girl who ruled my world, and my belly already six months swollen with another tiny human.
Why would a man like him – someone who looked like he’d just stepped out of a movie scene with that easy smile and soft brown eyes – even bother talking to someone like me?
But somehow... he did.
And for once in my life, I felt... wanted. Even if it was just for something as mundane as grocery shopping.
The trip started off perfectly. I walked beside him down each aisle, listening to his deep, calm voice explaining the differences between brands like it was the most fascinating thing on earth. I kept sneaking glances at his sharp jawline, at the way his black hair curled slightly over his forehead, at his strong, graceful hands as he inspected items before placing them gently in the trolley.
I felt like I was floating. Like my feet barely touched the tiles. Like I could reach out and touch his warmth whenever I wanted.
"Easter," he said suddenly, pulling me from my daze.
"Hm?" I looked up, blinking. My cheeks heated instantly when I realised I’d been staring at his hands.