Chapter 24

Cassia wanted to go to a private lake. Thorn had to talk to the owner very carefully to allow them to enter, with the promise that they would not scatter and that they would only go to the lake and not go around. Thorn wanted to have a picnic on the side of the lake, but the owner didn't let them. Seeing that his wife was okay with it, Thorn let go of the picnic idea.

When they reached the lake, Cassia just sat on the side of the lake and stared at the lake in front of her. Thorn stared at his wife. He was hoping that she'd be happy to see the lake, but she just sat there and stared at it like she was reminiscing about something.

"Cinnamon?" Thorn caught his wife's attention when he sat next to her.

Cassia didn't say anything and just leaned on Thorn's shoulder, making Thorn's breathing hitch. Thorn secretly shook his head. From his lungs to his breathing, he