Chapter 25

As expected, Sean opened the car door and carried the huge watermelon while Wendy took the jelly and descended from the backseat. "Look at Sean. He doesn't seem afraid of being criticized for returning late to the unit." Norman laughed before criticizing solemnly, "That's a serious disciplinary offense." "Oh, is he planning to carry the watermelon up the stairs?" Laura saw how Wendy tried to take the watermelon from Sean, but he refused. The two then entered the family housing building one after another. Once they arrived on the second floor, Sean passed the watermelon to Wendy, then left without saying anything else. The 12-pound watermelon, which felt effortless in his grip, felt like a deadweight to her. Entering the Sadler residence, Wendy saw Laura sitting on the couch and observing her with a smile. "Oh, you're back so early, Wendy." "Yes, Mrs. Sadler." Wendy, too, realized she had returned prematurely. Plus, she was neither panting nor flushing. After setting the watermelo