Crush on the One and Only(8)

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When we got home, my mother felt sorry that Zachary had lost much weight and blamed me for it.

Then, she threw me a shopping list and asked me to go out. I had no choice but to reluctantly obey.

However, it was not until I reached the checkout counter that I realized that I didn't bring my wallet and phone with me.

Damn.

"A total of 55 dollars. Cash or..." The cashier was stunned when she saw me rummaging through my pocket. She tilted her head and asked, "Miss, you..."

"We'll pay by Apple Cash," a familiar voice sounded behind me. I looked back and saw Zachary, who had his face covered and only revealed his smiling eyes.

"Didn't I tell you to wait for me? You're always so careless." Zachary reached out and ruffled my hair.

"Did you follow me all the way?" I leaned over and whispered.

"Mom was worried that you were too slight to carry the stuff, so she asked me to come and help." Zachary bent over me and said, "Eva, you're not very vigilant..."

I nudged him and said with my