Snowbound With My Grumpy Ex: A Clean Small Town Romantic Comedy (Sweet Christmas Kisses Series) by Lily Waters

Author:Lily Waters [Waters, Lily]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2024-10-23T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter twelve

Devon

My hands trembled as I buttoned up my shirt, and memories of the kiss under the wishing tree played on repeat in my head. The mirror reflected a man I barely recognized—eyes brighter, perpetual frown lines softened. I ran a hand through my hair to tame the unruly strands. How could everything change so drastically in such a short time?

A couple of weeks ago, I’d been ready to ditch this place. I’d given Liam all the information to pass on to his realtor friend. Now? I couldn’t stop thinking about Bella’s smile and how her eyes lit up when she talked about the guesthouse’s potential.

Could I move back to Serenity Falls? Get a second chance with Bella?

I shook my head, banishing the thoughts. Tonight wasn’t for existential crises. Bella was waiting.

Walking into the living room, I found her curled up on the couch, scrolling through her phone. The screen’s soft glow illuminated her face, highlighting the freckles sprinkled across her nose. My chest tightened at the sight.

I cleared my throat, startling her. “Come on,” I said, reaching for her jacket and holding it out. “Your surprise awaits.”

Bella set her phone aside, a mischievous glint in her eye. “Is this some romantic surprise, or are we talking more... quirky small-town surprise?”

I felt the corner of my mouth twitch upward as I draped the jacket over her shoulders. I caught a whiff of her perfume. She smelled like a mix of roses and vanilla. I could get lost in that smell.

As we headed for the door, doubt crept in. Was I making a huge mistake? Not with the surprise—I knew Bella would love that—but with everything else. Letting myself feel these things again, entertaining the idea of staying.

But as Bella’s arm brushed against mine, sending a jolt of electricity through my body, I realized it was too late to turn back. For better or worse, Serenity Falls—and Bella—had already wormed their way back into my heart.

The snow crunched beneath the tires as we drove through the sparkling streets of Serenity Falls. Christmas lights adorned every storefront, casting a warm glow that reflected off the fresh powder blanketing the town.

“You should’ve seen the comments on the wishing tree video,” Bella gushed, her hands moving expressively. “People are absolutely in love with the tradition. I think it’s resonating with—“ She paused, tilting her head. “Devon? Are you even listening?”

I blinked, realizing I’d been lost in thought. Lost in her. “Sorry, I was just...” I trailed off, not wanting to admit I’d been obsessing over our kiss and the looming conversation we needed to have.

Bella’s eyes narrowed playfully. “Distracted by my stunning beauty?”

I chuckled, grateful for her ability to diffuse tension. “Always,” I replied, only half-joking.

As we pulled up to our destination, Bella’s jaw dropped. “No way!” She pressed her face against the window, taking in the neon sign of the new bowling alley. “Olivia mentioned this place, but I didn’t think we’d actually go! She said they do different themes throughout the year.”

“Really?” I grinned, feeling a surge of pride at her reaction.

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