Anyway, the walk would do her good. Bennett held his hand out and asked, “Have you got some room for candied haw berries, Mrs. Dreskin?"

As she thought about the sour-sweet taste, Claudia's mouth watered involuntarily. She hesitated briefly before taking Bennett's hand and stepping out of the car. "Do they sell candied haw berries here?"

“You'll have to wait and see."

Hand in hand, they strolled across the bridge to the riverside park. Numerous hawkers had set up along the riverbank by eight o'clock in the evening.

Among the vendors were those selling lollipops and candied haw berries.

Although Claudia loved candied haw berries, she would never admit it. Since her husband was buying them for her, she felt obligated to eat them to avoid hurting his feelings. It was a win-win situation for Claudia.

At first, she pretended to be hesitant about taking the bag, but then she happily accepted it.

The evening breeze carried a refreshing touch from the river.

She popped a candied haw berry into her mouth and savored the alternating sour and sweet flavors.

Despite Bennett leading her, she was too engrossed in enjoying the berries to pay attention to where they were going.

When they finally stopped, Claudia realized they were in a secluded area with few people. Only occasionally did someone pass by.

They walked over to the riverside railing, where Bennett savored the cool breeze and asked, “Are they delicious?"

Claudia had almost finished the entire bag of the sweet and sour red berries when she looked up at Bennett.

“These are so good. Want to try some?" she offered.

"So thanks."

“Suit yourself."

She knew he didn't Like things that were sour and sweet.

After finishing off the last berry, Claudia still wanted more. Claudia looked up from the empty bag and met Bennett's gaze. Feeling a little embarrassed, she shrugged her shoulders and said, "I finished the bag."

“Were they delicious?"

“Yeah.”

Didn't he just ask her that?

Why did he ask again?

“Let me have a taste."

Claudia gazed at him and blinked in confusion.