Chapter 40

"Really, trust me, I'll take good care of you," I said earnestly.

"But I don't know you yet," Rowan said softly, her voice sweet and gentle.

"Well, now you do. I'm Kevin," I replied.

"But I don't understand you yet," she said softly.

Listening to her sweet voice, my heart was intoxicated.

"You'll get to know me once you become my girlfriend," I said with a smile.

"Give me some time to think about it," Rowan said softly, and when she lowered her head, I saw a glimmer of joy in her eyes.

"Can I walk you home now?" I reached for her backpack.

"No need, I'll walk with Saskia," Rowan said, her soft hand gripping the thin backpack strap tightly.

"Alright, then let's walk together," I said boldly, standing by her side. I smelled Rowan's faint fragrance and felt like I was falling in love again.

Throughout the walk, Rowan didn't speak to me but chatted with Saskia the whole way.