Chapter 403 Because You Are Worth It

Gideon and Nancy stepped into the Ferris wheel cabin as it slowly lifted off the ground. At this hour, the whole city was wrapped in a wash of orange hues. It looked like there was gold dust floating in the air, softening every edge and turning everything gentle. Nancy sat quietly, taking it all in, her heart strangely calm. She realized then that she was starting to fall in love with this place. Up here, it felt like she'd slipped away from the noise of the city and into her own pocket of quiet calm. Meanwhile, the Ferris wheel climbed at an unhurried pace. By the time the two reached the very top, the sky had begun to darken. Nancy stared out the window, catching their reflection in the glass. She was looking into the distance while Gideon had been looking at her the whole time. Sensing the heat of his gaze, Nancy turned her head, and her eyes met his. Those dark, deep eyes of his were like the ocean, warmed by sunlight, so inviting that they made people want to dive in an