Chapter 323

She sighed helplessly, turned on her heels, and went to the shore.

A bath towel hanging on the wall was quickly dr@ped over her.

Sumner was wrapped in a bath towel, joined Lindsey on the shore, and settled into a wooden chair beside the hot spring.

“Why hasn’t Mrs.

Lopez arrived yet?” Lindsey broached the subject, breaking the tension between them.

“Oh, she said she’d be here shortly.

”

Sumner’s gaze kept drifting toward Lindsey, then averting.

In truth, he was also in the dark about the situation.

He had come here solely at Paige’s request.

Sumner hadn’t anticipated that Paige would also extend the invitation to Lindsey.

At that moment, a sneeze emanated from beside him.

Sumner swiftly removed his bath towel and dr@ped it over Lindsey’s shoulders.

“Are you feeling cold? Don’t catch a cold.

”

Paige and the others, entering from the hot spring’s entrance, witnessed the scene.

Paige grinned, convinced that her choice was a clever move to strengthen the bond between Lindsey and Sumner.

“Lindsey, my apologies for the delay.

”

Upon hearing Paige’s voice, Lindsey promptly rose to her feet, greeting them with a smile.

The ladies accompanying Paige all regarded Lindsey and Sumner with delighted expressions.

“Lindsey and Sumner make such a lovely pair.

”

“Lindsey, let me share a secret.

I’ve watched Sumner grow up; he’s remarkably gentle and sensible.

”

“Lindsey, you’re truly fortunate.

It’s the first time Paige has invited a young lady Like you.

She must hold you in high regard.

”

“Thank you.

” Faced with these compliments, Lindsey could only nod with a gracious smile and offer her thanks repeatedly.

Honestly, she felt uneasy and wished to escape as soon as possible.

Sumner could tell Lindsey was feeling out of place.

He approached and greeted the ladies with a warm smile.

“Standing in this cold must be uncomfortable for you ladies.

Wouldn’t it be nicer to chat in the warmth of the hot spring?”

The ladies looked at Sumner gratefully and one of them said, “Sumner, you’re always so thoughtful.

Let’s head to the hot spring.

”

Then, the ladies led Lindsey along with them into the hot spring.

Sumner glanced at Lindsey’s charming, damp face, feeling hesitant to leave.

Yet, he also felt awkward about joining the ladies in the hot spring, so he offered, “You enjoy the hot spring.

I’ll go order dinner for everyone.

”

With that, he left.