Chapter 287 A Finicky Eater
- Wynter was busy advising market patrons rather than purchasing food when Dalton arrived at the farmer's market. Never in his life has he witnessed someone so popular with older folks as Wynter. Dalton had planned to pull some strings for Wynter before arriving in Southdale, but he soon discovered that she didn't want his assistance at all. The fact that she knew Jackson startled him even more. personally. From a distance, Dalton observed Wynter playing with his beads bracelet, his face thoughtful. Conversely, Wynter paid little attention to Dalton.
- Conversely, Wynter paid little attention to Dalton. With her food basket in hand, she walked about checking the pulses of the market people. in her free hand. Abruptly, the basket was removed. Dalton was gazing at her as she turned around. He was equally attractive. He looked as charmingly scholarly as ever. He appeared less menacing to her today, but that was most likely due to the fact that he didn't have his spectacles on. He had worked hard to keep himself out of the spotlight, and Wynter could see it. Instead of wearing his typical business suit, he had opted for a windbreaker. Unfortunately, his goal of fitting in with the market folk failed, due As soon as he appeared, the elderly people gathered around him.
- "Wynter, is this the young man you were seeing, according to your grandmother? God, he's very attractive!" You two are a beautiful pair! What a catch! In addition to his height and elegant manner, Dalton's charisma appealed to women of all ages. Even the Waterview Alley young men who harbored covert feelings for Wynter were forced to acknowledge Dalton's dominance. The fishmonger, Arnold Hammond, blushed with shame at seeing Dalton. Just a few moments earlier, he attempted to communicate with Wynter. Dalton knew Arnold was humiliated without having to look, but he didn't treat Arnold badly. With a kind grin, he accepted the reply, "Thanks," after receiving a carrying bag of fish from Arnold. What is the cost?