Chapter 1827

“I drew it in a rush, so it looks rough. It could be better.” Carrie felt embarrassed, thinking that using such a crude thing as a return gift might not be adequate. “No, it’s good. It’s really good.” Ralph struggled to control himself, but he was so overjoyed that his voice trembled. He said hoarsely, “Thank you, Carrie... I love it. Oh, right!” He leaned back into the car and took a bag of candied apples he bought, handing it to Carrie. He tried to act casual, but his ears were unmistakably red. “On my way here, I saw a stall selling candied apples and bought some because I was hungry. I haven’t touched it yet. Take it.” Bella narrowed her eyes knowingly. Her seventh brother was a top-tier foodie. If he was hungry, how could the candied apples have lasted the journey? He would have devoured it immediately, leaving nothing but the wrapper. Ralph obviously bought it for Carrie but was embarrassed to take it out until now. “Candied apples?” Carrie’s dim eyes glimmered with a new