Chapter 641

Eloise put on her boots and stood up. She tried to walk, but the wound was on the sole of her foot. It ached whenever her injured foot touched the ground. She could walk, but it was a real struggle. Ryan couldn't bear to see her in pain. He gave his shirt to Eloise before he knelt on the ground. "Get on my back. I'll carry you back!" "Thanks, Ryan!" Eloise chirped, leaning gratefully against his back and clutching his shirt—a makeshift bag for their foraged bounty. Ryan felt her body heat rising. His heart skipped a beat, and he thought that something was about to happen. Sure enough, Eloise's body melted against his after a few steps. Her hands fidgeted against his chest every now and then. Ryan felt his throat go dry. He felt extremely restless. "Eloise, can you stop scratching me?" "I-I'm not scratching you!" Eloise replied. Why was she lying? Ryan didn't want to expose her lie, so he said, "Okay." After a few more steps, Eloise's breathing grew heavier. She stuck out her