Chapter 664
He asked the girl, “How old are you?”
The girl, seeming straightforward and sincere, answered, “I’m sixteen, sir.”
“Only sixteen and out this late? What kind of responsible person would have you out at this hour?”
The girl quickly defended, “Sir, he’s my boyfriend, and he’s a good guy.”
Caden sneered, “A good guy asks you out in the middle of the night? Today he dares to kiss you, and tomorrow he might do more. What kind of commitment can a sixteen-year-old offer? After he gets what he wants, he’ll leave.”
The boy became defensive and said, “That’s not true!”
Caden ignored the boy’s protests and dropped two coins into the machine.
With precision, he quickly grabbed two toys.
He held up the toys, his face still showing displeasure.
“You’re using these cheap tricks to win her over and making demands?”
The boy muttered under his breath, “What’s with this drunk? Why’s he meddling in our business?”
Finding no way to counter, the boy led the girl away.
Caden played again, inserting two more coins.
As the claw moved into position, a voice interrupted, “I’d like that dinosaur.”
Caden had already hit the button.
His movements were swift, and as the claw shook slightly, it grasped the dinosaur and dropped it successfully.
There was a brief silence.
Caden turned around.
Alicia stood there, her long hair flowing, highlighting her delicate features.
She wore a casual black hoodie, loose and comfortable.
Her eyelashes seemed moist.
Her presence carried a fresh scent, like the earth after a light rain, filling Caden’s senses.
His heartbeat quickened.
In that instant, he felt more alert.
He retrieved the plush dinosaur.
The small green toy sat in his large hand, seeming almost insignificant.
Alicia reached for it and said, “Thank you.”
Caden pulled his hand back sharply.
In a stern voice, he said, “This isn’t for you.”
Alicia looked at him, taken aback by his response.
Despite his eagerness moments earlier, he stubbornly held onto his view, determined to preserve some sense of dignity.
She withdrew her hand.