Chapter 1224

Ryan chopped down some trees and set up a backdrop in the clearing. It would be the centerpiece for their New Year celebration. He decorated it with spruce branches, pine needles, and wildflowers. He also crafted four wooden boards and wrote "New Year Party" with chalk before hanging them on the backdrop. The whole setup looked like a cozy village festival. "Wow, you've done a great job. You're pretty handy," Sherry said, appearing behind Ryan without him noticing. Ryan sniffed the air. Why did it feel like he was picking up a hint of sarcasm from her? "Are you genuinely complimenting me or just making fun of me?" he asked. "Making fun of you, obviously," Sherry replied as her face changed in an instant. Her smile quickly faded, and now she looked grumpy. Ryan was confused and baffled by her sudden shift in mood. He stared at her. "What did I do to upset you this time, you minx?" "What have you been up to these past two days?" Sherry demanded. Ryan felt puzzled like he'd been