Chapter 236. All They Felt Was Love

Calla stayed in his arms for a few more seconds before finally pulling away. Rico looked at her for a moment. He lightly tilted his head toward the tent. “Come," he said.

Calla smiled and followed him.

Inside, she realized he had arranged an actual dinner. It wasn't overly luxurious, or something prepared to impress. It was things she liked.

There was creamy seafood pasta, grilled chicken with herbs, warm garlic bread, roasted vegetables, and small bowls of fresh fruit arranged neatly to the side.

Her lips slowly parted, and she turned to him. “When did you get all these prepared?”

Rico chuckled lightly and sat down first. “It wasn't that hard, you know," he replied. That alone made her smile.

Dinner passed more easily than she expected. At first, she thought the mood