Chapter 326


    Ronan was taking the usual route that Tristi took, walking along the canal, where the water shimmered


    silver under the sunlight.


    Spring was in the air, the red flowers and green grass vibrant with life under Cordelia''s gaze. The


    streets were starting to get busy again.


    "Are you familiar with this route, too?" Cordelia asked Ronan.


    "Always have been," he replied.


    Cordelia nodded, taking a moment to process his response.


    During winter, he had taken her out, exining that most people in Millstone had gone home for


    Christmas. Now, they were back, and the streets were bustling. This seemed like the first time Cordelia


    had really noticed the beauty of spring.


    "Do you want to go to the park?" He asked.


    "Why not," she answered.


    Although the public park was free to enter, Cordelia rarely visited. During her school days, she would


    hang out with Logan on campus. After starting work, she didn''t have the time. Then, she got pregnant.


    Most young people didn''t frequent the park either, too busy hustling to earn a living.


    "Should we head to Millstone Park?" He suggested, ncing at her through the rear-view mirror.


    "Is it far?" She queried.


    "Not really."


    "Anything special about it?"


    "It''s the biggest park in Millstone, and it''s very peaceful. There''s even a small zoo."


    "A zoo?" Cordelia''s interest was piqued. "What animals are there?"


    "Crocodiles, lions, elephants, tigers, and many more."


    "Let''s go then," she decided.


    She hadn''t visited a zoo since her childhood. During her school days, the idea of going to a zoo never


    really urred to her and Logan.


    "Should we look at the animals first and then go for a boat ride?" He suggested.


    "Sounds perfect!" she eximed, her excitement almost making her p her hands.


    Ronan couldn''t help but crack a smile seeing her childlike joy. He had never met someone so easily


    pleased. A simple trip to the zoo was enough to make her day. It seemed like this was the first time


    they had ever nned an outing together.


    The spring scenery was overwhelming for Cordelia, leaving her eyes darting all over in an attempt to


    take it all in. Once they arrived at the zoo, Ronan parked the car and led her inside, hand in hand. As


    they strolled through the park, Cordelia was intoxicated by the floral scent. She was so happy that her


    smile almost reached her ears.


    Ronan found it amusing. A little surprise was enough to send her over the moon. Perhaps, after the


    passing of her mother and grandmother, this was the happiest day she had had.


    "I''m going to post this on Facebook," she said, snapping pictures along the way. Each picture was a


    work of art in itself, not needing any filters or edits.


    Cordelia continued to walk and take pictures until they arrived at the pier. They bought tickets and


    boarded the electric boat, which didn''t require any manual effort, just a steady hand on the steering


    wheel.


    Cordelia sat next to Ronan as he expertly maneuvered the boat. "How do you know so much about this


    park?" Cordelia asked, turning towards him. "Have you been here before with all the work you''ve got?"


    The sunlight reflected off her face, making her look youthful and radiant.


    "Yeah."


    "With whom?" She probed further.


    "Uh, can''t remember," he replied.


    Cordelia rolled her eyes. How could he forget who he came with? He probably just didn''t want to tell


    her. She suspected that he might have visited the park with Deanna before. She was aware of their


    past romantic rtionship, so she didn''t mind.


    Cordelia stopped talking to Ronan and started taking pictures of the glistening water instead. It was


    beautiful.


    After a forty-minute boat ride, they headed to the zoo. The zoo, although small due to the limited space


    in the park, was crowded.


    As they walked around, Cordelia spotted a crocodile. She was about to approach it when it suddenly


    lifted its head. Startled, she quickly stepped back, bumping into Ronan. He teased her for being a


    scaredy-cat.


    "I''m not scared. It''s just that it lifted its head all of a sudden, and it took me by surprise." Cordelia said


    defensively.


    "Excuses!" Ronanughed.


    Next, they went to the snake exhibit. As they entered, Cordelia saw transparent stic boxes lined up


    on either side, each containing arge snake. The sight of the yellow, multicolored, and ck snakes


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    gave her goosebumps.


    "Let''s get out of here," she said, tugging at Ronan''s hand and hurriedly moving towards the exit. "Why


    would you bring me to a ce like this?"


    "I thought you were brave. After all, you weren''t scared to travel alone to the States," he said.


    Cordelia could tell that Ronan was using this opportunity to tease her.