From Ashes of Scandals to His Embrace novel Chapter 376

“Still half asleep?”

Laurinda shook her head. “Just a little out of it.”

“There’s a fireworks show tonight. Want to go out for a walk? You haven’t had a real break in ages. The timing’s perfect, and we can grab dinner before it starts.”

Laurinda leaned into Adolphus, caught his wrist, and glanced at the time. Seeing they had a while, she nodded. “Alright. Give me a sec, I need to use the bathroom.”

“I’ll carry you.”

Before Laurinda could protest, Adolphus scooped her up and carried her into the bathroom. She blushed, gave his shoulder a light smack, and said with a little pout, “You’re ridiculous. Go wait outside.”

When they were ready, they left the house and walked hand in hand down the busy street, blending into the city’s energy.

Laurinda took in the lights and the crowds, her eyes full of curiosity. Adolphus noticed. “What do you think? Do you like it here?”

Laurinda shook her head without hesitation. “Not exactly. I wouldn’t say I like it, but it does feel kind of new for me. First time wandering these streets, I guess it’s just the novelty. Come on, let’s check out the mall.”

The huge shopping center immediately caught her eye. She squeezed Adolphus’s hand and led him in, both of them surrounded by walls of luxury brands.

“This really is the fashion capital. I’ve never seen so many designer stores packed together like this. It’s almost like they’re giving stuff away.”

“See anything you like? We can go in and check it out.”

“Sure.”

Laurinda pulled him into Chrome Hearts. She always had a soft spot for their clothes and accessories.

Laurinda watched him, half amused and half helpless. “You’re really just going to post that? You’re not even going to edit it?”

Adolphus looked at their photo, completely satisfied. He shot her a confident look and chuckled. “With faces like ours, do we really need filters?”

He tilted the phone toward her, letting her get a good look. “Seriously, I don’t think it needs any editing. Do you?”

Laurinda glanced at the photo. Both of them had that natural, cool-toned skin and striking features. Honestly, he was right. There was nothing to fix. Not their fault they looked that good.

After they paid, Adolphus gave their address to the sales associate for delivery. They wandered through a few more stores but didn’t see anything else they liked, so they left the luxury section and headed toward the restaurants.

Wearing their matching outfits, they caught plenty of looks along the way. It was hard not to notice a couple like them—he was handsome, she was beautiful, and together they were impossible to ignore.

During dinner, the sound of fireworks started in the distance. Laurinda sat on the rooftop terrace, chin propped on one hand, watching the bursts of color light up the sky. With her other hand, she gently turned Adolphus’s face toward her.