CHAPTER 107: CHAPTER 107: AN EMBRACE SO CLOSE IT MAKES ONE PANIC

Zara heard that, took a glance at her mommy outside, and almost without hesitation, nodded, "Okay!"

Jasper Fitzgerald’s voice was gentle, "Today, I’ll teach you a new painting technique, change to a new piece of paper..."

Zara agreed again.

Soon, a new painting emerged on the paper.

This time, the little cub used not abstract but realistic painting.

Jasper Fitzgerald taught her hand-in-hand, every line was sketched to perfection.

Sabrina Hayes wasn’t aware that she had already become the scenery in the eyes of the two inside.

She was feeding the pigeons while occasionally looking into the shop.

Inside, the two were focused on painting, occasionally spotting Jasper Fitzgerald patiently explaining things to Zara.

Even from a distance, she could feel his warmth and patience.

He was really good to Zara, completely different from Jordan’s perfunctory attitude.

No wonder Zara liked him, proactively inviting him!

In order not to disturb them, Sabrina continued interacting with the pigeons, enjoying herself.

After some time, she suddenly saw Zara running out of the cafe excitedly, holding two sheets of drawing paper in her hand.

When she came in front of her, she said with sparkling eyes, "Mommy, look... Uncle and I drew you!"

Sabrina was taken aback, surprised as she received the drawings, and indeed, it was so!

The style on the left was obviously more childlike, with lines, shadows, and colors not perfectly managed, but full of sentiment.

It depicted her in the square, feeding the pigeons and playing with them.

One could see that the person in the scene was quite joyful.

The one on the right was her standing by the fountain, holding a pigeon in her hand, with a warm smile.

The style, needless to say, was so professional it reached a master level, with every line and color so real it seemed as if captured by a camera.

Sabrina’s cheeks were inexplicably a bit hot.

Had Mr. Fitzgerald seen her outside just now and painted her?

She felt a bit embarrassed, a kind of unspeakable shy.

Steady footsteps sounded from behind; she knew it was Jasper Fitzgerald.

Yet she dared not look up to meet his gaze.

Just then, a few skateboarding teenagers passed by.

One of them, because he didn’t step right, almost fell and due to inertia, slammed toward Sabrina harshly.

Sabrina was completely unprepared, and her body lost balance.

Next to her was Zara, and for fear of hurting her, she instinctively changed direction.

This only made her stand even less firmly.

It was over...

Wouldn’t her face hit the ground first the way she’s falling?

Sabrina felt a bit despairing, unwilling to make such a fool of herself.

At that critical moment, she suddenly felt a strong force pulling her back.

At the same time, an arm crossed her waist.

Someone held her steadily back, and due to inertia, she fell into someone’s embrace.

A familiar cool scent entered her nose, and in front of her was a firm chest, with the texture of a white sweater incredibly soft, the body warmth very hot, faintly hearing a stable, powerful heartbeat.

Sabrina instinctively raised her eyes, unexpectedly meeting the man’s deep gaze.

That handsome face, which she’d seen many times, suddenly was very close.

When the glasses chain hung down, it touched her face, with a cold and frosty touch, followed by his slightly warm breath...

The two were suddenly very close.

So close it made people panic!

Just as Sabrina was about to react, Jasper Fitzgerald had already let go first, asking her, "Are you hurt?"

His tone was calm and steady, not at all unsettled by the sudden ’intimate’ contact just now.

Sabrina quickly stepped back two steps, shaking her head, "No... I’m fine!"

Her gaze slightly dodged, a little afraid to look at him.

Jasper Fitzgerald didn’t mind, he just nodded, then looked at the naughty boy beside them sternly, "There are people here; didn’t you see? If you’re going to play, stay farther away to avoid hurting someone!"

The little boy was obviously scared, especially when Jasper Fitzgerald’s commanding aura overwhelmed him. He immediately agreed obediently, "Okay... okay! Sorry, pretty sister, I didn’t mean it!"

Sabrina, seeing his sincere attitude, didn’t fuss much, "It’s okay, I forgive you. But next time, you should play in professional venues or less crowded places, alright? There are not only children here but also many pedestrians."

"Okay, okay, we’ll definitely do that."

The boy apologized again, then left with his companions.

After people left, Jasper Fitzgerald spoke, "Let’s head back too, Zara just learned a new painting technique, and we can practice consolidating it."

Sabrina was worried that the accident just now would make things awkward between them.

But Jasper Fitzgerald was so natural and diverted the topic, it eased her.

Mr. Fitzgerald, indeed gentle and gentlemanly!

No matter when, he never makes people feel uncomfortable.

She quickly took Zara and caught up with the man’s pace.

Nash Spencer watched the whole scene, a little dazed in his gaze.

Was that just now the first time this lifetime that his master hugged someone???

Though it was an accident and to save someone, how did the atmosphere seem to have a hint of... pink?

It must be an illusion from not getting enough sleep!!!

...

For the rest of the day, Jasper Fitzgerald almost spent all his time helping Zara consolidate her painting skills.

Even lunch was solved in the cafe.

As evening approached, Sabrina received a phone call from her parents, "Sabrina, the school is on winter break. This time, your mom and I can stay for a long time, and help take care of Zara, so you can focus on work. Where have you gone to? Do you want to come back for dinner tonight?"

Sabrina’s eyes lit up, immediately replying, "We came out to a cafe, Mr. Fitzgerald is teaching Zara to paint today!"

Upon hearing this, her parents immediately said, "Oh, that’s it then, no rush. Zara’s matters are more important, we’ll wait for you at home."

"Okay."

Sabrina responded, and just as she put away her phone, beside her, Jasper Fitzgerald looked over and asked, "Your parents?"

"Yes."

Sabrina nodded.

Jasper Fitzgerald mused, "Last time, they invited me for a meal and I haven’t thanked them yet. How about tonight, let’s invite them out, my treat."

"Ah?"

Sabrina was startled, quickly saying, "No need, last time was to thank you for accompanying Zara and helping with her treatment!"

Jasper Fitzgerald calmly replied, "I know, but I guess your parents didn’t ask for the money from you when they booked the restaurant, right? Thus, it means they treated me to a meal. To accept an elder’s invitation without returning the gesture is against basic etiquette.

You can treat me separately!"

Sabrina blinked, was it really like that?

However, Mr. Fitzgerald seemed to come from a well-taught family, being meticulous was not surprising.

So, she didn’t refuse and quickly said, "Then I’ll ask my parents."

Jasper Fitzgerald nodded.

Soon, Sabrina called back to explain the situation to her parents.

Galina Young and Charles Hayes hadn’t expected the other party to be so considerate.

However, they didn’t mind at all, instead, they appreciated it more, their favorable impression soared.

With such capability, and so courteous, he’s a good role model for young people!

The two readily agreed.