Chapter 114
Sometimes laughing, sometimes chatting aimlessly, the two of them walked together for a while.
Before long, the road disappeared from view, replaced by overgrown grass and wild trees. There wasn’t a soul in sight, not even the sound of insects. After walking for a bit through the silent, desolate stretch that looked almost abandoned, Koi finally came to a stop.
A chilly wind swept past them. Ashley also stopped beside him and looked toward the RV parked just a few steps ahead.
Koi couldn’t bring himself to look up at Ashley’s face. He worked his dry mouth hard, forcing down saliva to wet his throat. Doing his best to sound nonchalant, he spoke in a light tone.
“The house is... kinda small, right?”
He worried that his voice might be shaking. What was Ashley thinking?
Gathering all his courage, Koi lifted his head. Clutching his free hand tightly, he looked up at Ashley—who finally lowered his gaze.
The sun had already set, and the moon now illuminated the two of them in its place. The bright ➤ NоvеⅠight ➤ (Read more on our source) moonlight lit Ashley’s face so clearly that Koi could see every detail. Ashley was smiling at him—just like always.
“Well, I guess this is where we part for today.”
“Uh... y-yeah.”
Koi stammered in surprise at how casual Ashley’s reaction was. Ashley lowered the bicycle from his shoulder and stood facing him.
“I don’t want to say goodbye.”