Chapter 16 The snow in the back area wasnt evenly distributed ; patches of green still peeked through .
Simon Jones hurried to catch up with Ryder , who was striding ahead .
Ryder , wait ! That woman said it might be Claires boyfriend , not definitely .
People get close ; misunderstandings happen .
Dont look so grim ; youll scare Claire .
Ryder finally stopped , his fists clenched at his sides , barely controlling the turmoil within him .
Just as he was about to speak , a familiar voice , clear and bright in the stillness of the snow covered field , cut through the air .
Ethan Fuller , Im not finished with you ! Claire , thats not fair ! Youre being a sore loser ! No , youre being a sore loser ! I saw you ! Ryders eyes narrowed , his dark gaze following the sound .
Claire was chasing a tall , slender man , laughing and playfully wrestling .
I was wearing a pink padded jacket .
Compared to three years ago , Id lost some of my youthful naiveté , gaining a more sophisticated charm .
But my vibrant spirit remained unchanged .
I scooped up snow and threw it at the man , who theatrically fell to his knees .
A triumphant smile lit my face .
I reached out , mussing his hair , turning it into a hilarious mess .
He feigned anger , but his eyes were filled with < Chapter 16 amusement .
Satisfied ? Menu I snorted .
No , not ugly enough .
Let me try something else .
We agreed to just one time .
Youre cheating ! Next time , Ill cut your long hair , you hear ? Heh .
I mussed his hair even more , then playfully packed snow down the back of his jacket .
He yelped .
I laughed , my silver bell like laughter echoing in the snow .
Simon Jones followed Ryders gaze , his eyes widening .
Claire … and my … nephew ? When did Claire get so close to his nephew ? He recalled the womans words : Claire and her boyfriend were in the back area .
Her boyfriend … his nephew … Simon Jones glanced at Ryder , his heart sinking .
This was bad .
Suddenly , Claire felt a piercing gaze .
I looked back , freezing .
My body reacted before my mind ; I buried my face in Ethan Fullers chest .
Ethan Fuller stiffened , surprised .
What are you doing ? What trick are you up to ? He tried to push my head away .
I clung to him , my voice muffled .
Go .
Ethan Fuller raised an eyebrow .
Claire , whats going on ? Ill tell you later .
Lets go .
Consider it a favor .
Ill even let you cut my hair .
11.28 < Chapter 16 Menu Seeing that Ethan Fuller wasnt moving , I started pushing him .
He smiled .
Okay , you said it .
We hadnt taken two steps when a strong hand grabbed my wrist , pulling me away from Ethan Fuller .

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The world spun .
I saw a face colder than the snow .
Then , a furious voice roared , Claire , youve been hiding for three years .
How long are you going to run ?