Chapter 436

**Chapter 436**

She lifted her arms to the sky, and the setting sun cast its warm rays on her face. The light brightened her beautiful and joyful features as she took a deep breath of the cool evening air.

Before I knew it,

As I was doing my workout, I couldn’t take my eyes off her face. I started to loosen my grip on the lap bar and lifted my arms, wanting to share in her happiness and joy. My heart swelled with a feeling I could hardly describe.

I couldn’t quite put my finger on it. I didn’t have much time to think, though, because soon we were dropping. Judy screamed, and I found myself screaming too as we went down and around. The roller coaster twisted and turned at a thrilling speed, flipping us through loops that felt like they were over in an instant.

I knew that if I blinked, I would miss it.

My stomach felt surprisingly calm during the ride. The only thing I noticed was the fluttering of my heart, which I recognized as nervousness about trying something completely new.

Judy laughed as we…

I went around and around until I found a smile forming on my lips, matching the one I saw on Judy’s face.

By the time the roller coaster slowed down, we were both breathless and laughing.

Judy’s cheeks were rosy, and her hair was a complete mess, but she looked so happy.

The attendant helped us unbuckle and get out of the ride. I took Jud’s hand and guided her out of the car. As we walked away from the coaster, we headed towards a quieter spot. We wanted some time to think about our experience and how it had made us feel.

I couldn’t help but smile when I saw Judy’s messy appearance.

We finally found a couple of benches near the spot where they started playing live music. A large crowd was gathering around us, all waiting and watching for the show to begin.

We were relieved to find a bench area where we could sit and take a break for a few minutes.

Judy’s eyes were glued to the band as they set up their equipment. I gently brushed a strand of fallen hair out of her face.

I reached out to help her fix the tangled mess of hair on her head. My fingers lingered a bit too long, and I could feel a connection between us.

She turned to look at me, and her expression softened as she glanced around my face.

“Are you having fun?” she asked.

“Are you having fun?” she asked, looking me over carefully.

I nodded. For once in my life, I was being completely honest.

“I am,” I admitted. “It’s…”

She smiled brightly at what I said.

“It certainly was,” she replied softly, gently touching my hand. “Thank you again.”

As the sun set around us, the area was filled with a warm glow.

In the warm glow of festive lights, she leaned into me, resting her head on my shoulder. She took a deep breath, as if she wanted to remember my scent, or perhaps she was simply enjoying the familiar aroma of the fair around us.

As the band played,

As the music played, people began to dance with each other, and the festival became even more exciting. It was fascinating to see how people got lost in the rhythm and joy of the music.

I noticed Judy watching the crowd, her eyes sparkling with delight. Seeing her enjoy the moment gave me a sense of connection to everyone around us.

Without much warning, I took her hand and pulled her feet towards me. She gasped at the sudden movement as I led her to the dancing crowd and began to twirl her around. Once she found her balance, she erupted into laughter and started to dance along with me.

I felt a bit silly dancing, but I had to admit it felt strange in this moment.

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**Chapter 436**

I didn’t care.

Having her so close to me, our bodies pressed together, made everything else fade away.

Laughter filled my ears as she swayed her hips. I gently placed my hands on her waist. It felt nice, and I didn’t want this moment to end.

As the music began to slow down, I wrapped my arms around her and pulled her even closer.

I wanted her to feel every part of my body—my rock-hard abs and solid chest. But I also wanted her to sense something deeper, something she understood without me needing to say a word.

She wrapped her arms around my neck, and I could feel the warmth of her embrace.

She rested her head on my chest, sighing happily. In that moment, something inside me stirred, and I found myself holding her a bit tighter, almost as if I wanted to keep her close. I knew she wasn’t mine to hold onto, but my body felt differently.

My heart raced.

“Gavin?”

The sound of my name made my whole body freeze. It felt familiar, but also unsettling. I noticed Judy tense up beside me, as though she could sense something was wrong.

I looked up and narrowed my eyes.

Mom…

Chapter 437