Chapter 359. Something Important

Author's Note

This chapter; just like a few others includes Pidgin English.

It is written in a very understandable way, though.

With its simple English accompanying each statement.

Thank you for turning the pages, Dear Reader.

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“That is an interesting question” Bernard laughed as he hugged Marissa tightly to himself.

Marissa pouted and looked up at him “Come on, tell me”

“Why are you asking that?” he asked with a shy smile.

“Because I want to know,” she said and batted her lashes at him. Her long luscious hair grazed his arm and he dipped his hand through her hair and watched it fall and shimmer through his fingers as if it has a life of its own. He loved everything about her. He loved to watch her do everything. The way her mouth formed her words. The way she sighed when she had one of the sumptuous fruits. The way her eyes widened in wonder when the resident raven moved to her and made friends with her, croaking at her l