Chapter 64 Annoying Guy

"I didn't expect you to be the type to pull off little surprises," I said to Gary. My heart softened instantly, a wave of warmth washing over me. With Charlie, I had never been taken care of so attentively. He had never even shown me basic respect as a mother. … At the amusement park, Gary was off racing go-karts. I sat outside with Lucas, my eyes glued to Gary the entire time, unable to relax. As I reached to the side for a bottle of water, my fingers brushed against something warm and soft. I flinched as if shocked by electricity, immediately withdrawing my hand. When I looked up, my eyes met Lucas's. "Sorry." Lucas also pulled his hand back. He seemed to instinctively reach for a disinfectant wipe, only to realize he hadn't brought any. I had a pretty good idea of what he was looking for. "You need a tissue?" "Forget it." His voice was flat, but even he seemed surprised by his own response. Lucas glanced down at his hand. He didn't actually mind touching me back at t