Chapter 131. I’m Used to It

The next day, they dropped Chris off at the childcare center. At first, he was confused by the new place, but soon, he got along with the daycare workers and the other kids. Meanwhile, Warren and Penelope had some bike races along the seaside.

They pedaled a kilometer away and arrived one after the other.

Warren won the race by a large margin.

"I'm so exhausted. I can't ride anymore," Penelope said, dropping her bike and sitting on the grass.

He tossed a water bottle to her, and she caught it with one hand. She opened the lid and took a drink, spilling some on her chest. "It's so chilly and refreshing."

She closed her eyes, savoring the cool sensation down her throat. Her thin white t-shirt was damp with sweat. Warren sat across from her to shield her from the sun, and Penelope lay down on the grass.

She squinted at him and reached out her arms, saying, "Come here, baby."

With no one around, she playfully flirted with him.

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