Chapter 6
Chapter 6
Jess and Leo decide to take a walk through the autumn park, sharing playful banter and a spontaneous game of frisbee with a friendly dog. Their laughter and light teasing draw them closer, and a near-miss with a mud puddle turns into a tender moment. Mrs. Gable watches from a bench, a knowing smile on her face. They end the afternoon promising to meet again soon, the warmth between them undeniable.
The café door swung shut behind them, and the late afternoon sunlight spilled across the pavement like warm honey. Jess felt Leo’s hand still loosely holding hers, his thumb tracing a gentle, absent-minded circle on her knuckles. She stole a glance at him—his profile softened in the golden light, a slight smile playing at the corners of his mouth.
“Where to?” he asked, his voice easy, as if they had done this a hundred times before.
Jess shrugged, a small laugh escaping her. “I was only going to the shop for milk and bread. That seems ages ago now.”
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