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Chapter 354
Some went to arrange the long table. Some folks were grabbing plates and cutlery, eagerly awaiting tonight's feast. Chloe, carrying a pot, made her way to the long table set up on the beach, courtesy of the show's crew for their BBQ night. Barrett and Pax had scrubbed the table clean.
Diana had already retreated to the tent area. Seeing her, Barrett headed over, finding a spot away from the prying cameras. A sly grin crept across Barrett's face, "Such tasty food is waiting. Don't you want to go have a bite?"
Diana wasn't the least bit interested in food. She had started the show with high hopes, but each day kept challenging her expectations. "Barrett, I'd rather be alone."
All day, she and Barrett had pretended to be a couple, just for Connor's benefit. But Connor seemed oblivious, his mind completely absorbed in perfecting a traditional Surf and Turf. Diana felt like Connor had changed since the show began.
Barrett didn't budge, standing right by her side. "I know you're upset, but I can cheer you up a bit."
Diana looked at him, puzzled. "What do you mean?"
"If you don't want to eat that, then nobody will. How about that?"
Diana's expression shifted suddenly. At first, she was confused, but then realization hit. "Barrett, what did you do?"
Barrett crossed his arms, his narrow eyes gleaming with mischief, embodying a charming rogue. He raised an eyebrow at Diana, "Babe, just getting back at them for you."
The term 'babe' made Diana frown. Quickly, she turned her head, her eyes landing on Chloe.
At that moment, Chloe placed the
pot of Surf and Turf on the long table. But as soon as the pot touched the table, there was a loud bang. The table collapsed, and the pot crashed onto the sand below. Rocks scattered under the table caused the pot to shatter instantly, spilling food and splashing sauce everywhere. NôvelDrama.Org owns this text.
Then came a piercing scream that caught everyone's attention. Connor, who was just a few meters behind Chloe, rushed over. Pax did too, but he was a step slower. In the next moment, Chloe was swept up into Connor's arms.
Holding Chloe, Connor ran towards the sea, his face tense, repeatedly asking, "Where did it burn you? Tell me, where?"
"Connor, put me down," Chloe pounded on his shoulder.
Connor didn't listen, quickly reaching the seaside. He knelt on one knee, supporting Chloe to sit on his thigh, and dipped both of her legs into the sea. Chloe's foot was indeed burned, turning red. The cold seawater provided immediate relief, soothing the burn. But their current position was undeniably intimate. Connor even held onto her ankle tightly.
Above them, the Lovebot buzzed excitedly, capturing every moment...