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As Darren had expected, Xiu indeed got the directions wrong but he kept quiet about it. First of all, he didn't want to point out her mistakes. Secondly, her concentration on driving was aspiring. He couldn't just let her down. So what if she had taken an hour to reach the place they could have gone to in fifteen with the shortcut? It didn't matter.

He loved any journey with her.

So, the longer, the better!

But when they finally arrived at the destination, he was even more surprised. When did she get interested in these things?

”I want that!” Xiu pointed at the plushies inside the crane machine and blinked her naive and innocent eyes. No, don't get it wrong. After all, she wasn't all that naive and innocent but she was good at acting it out. Especially to get what she wanted right now.

Darren's brows furrowed up until only a minuscule space was left between them. ”Sweets, you don't like stuffed toys.” He pointed out very confidently.

Xiu pressed her lips together. Of course, she didn't like stuffed toys. She wasn't like Nora either who would suddenly develop an obsession with stuffed toys. But this time was an exception. And this was necessary!

Xiu squished his cheeks saying, ”Although I love it that my family's husband knows me so well, you still need to stop questioning and get me those plushies. Because...”

Darren placed a hand on her head and she stopped speaking. ”I know. My family's wife loves to win.” Xiu's lips curled up instinctively. See? He already knew why she was so eager to get here. ”Don't worry. I'll get all of those plushies for you. Okay?”

Xiu shook her head, ”I don't want all. Dylan won 8, I'll be fine with 9.”

Darren laughed at her and nodded his head. Rolling his sleeves up, he went up to the claw machine and exchanged money for the coins. Seeing how tense she looked while giving all her concentration to him, he decided to distract her a little.

”Sweets, you still haven't told me why you came all the way here.”

Xiu's brows knitted up slightly, ”I came because I missed you. Is that even a question? You should know the answer already.”

”I believe that you missed me. I also believe that you can be impulsive sometimes doing random things. But I still think there is something else that brought you here.” Xiu decided to stay quiet in reply. And Darren figured that he had hit the mark this time. ”Did you read all the letters?”

Xiu's eyes widened as she looked up at him. He also pressed the controller and tilted his head to look at her. Crouching halfway, he picked up the plushie he won and pushed it into her arms saying, ”I'm not asking you what's written in the letters. But if something is really disturbing you, share it.”