22

REID

“The people in the bushes would probably find it weird if we don’t go on the Ferris wheel, huh?” I say, keeping my voice light.

Adeline hums, subtly glancing over her shoulder, but it’s obvious enough.

So she didn’t notice them before.

Her frown deepens, but she shrugs. “Well, I live to disappoint expectations.”

I bark out a laugh. Of course she does.

For a second, I reach for her hand. But a