Obedience No More He's the One I Deserved novel Chapter 162

Her eyes sparkled. "This is it!"

It was crystal, clearer than anything she'd find for sale.

The cave was dim, and both of them carried flashlights. When Andy glanced up, he caught the joy on her face. With that faint glow around her, her beauty was almost unreal.

And she looked more and more like that person.

Dawn only cared about the crystal in her hand. She snapped a few pics on her phone, then checked the rock wall nearby.

Crystals were scattered everywhere on the ground, but hardly any were still stuck in the stone.

"This was probably mined before, but they never tracked down the real vein, so it was abandoned," Andy said. His tone went back to normal as he pressed on a chunk sticking out of the wall. "Still, there has to be a source here. Otherwise, you wouldn't see so many lying around."

Dawn thought for a moment, then tossed a few larger pieces into her bag.

"That's not our issue. I just need a few.

"Come on, Mr. Kelsinger. If they don't find us soon, they'll freak."

Her voice sounded lighter now that the job was done.

Andy watched her jog out, her lively movements overlapping in his mind with someone from years ago. He blurted, "You truly don't remember this place?"

Dawn stopped and turned back.

With the light behind them, neither face was clear.

She looked puzzled. "What are you talking about? I've never been here."

He exhaled quietly, realizing he'd pushed too hard. He explained, "I only meant caves all look alike. With your experience, I figured you'd been somewhere like this."

Experience? Did he truly know anything about me?

Dawn gave him a wary look but stayed quiet. Andy easily caught up. "Let's go. They're waiting."

He took the lead. Though she noticed the shadow that flashed in his eyes, she knew now wasn't the right time to dig deeper.

Dawn pushed the thought away and followed him down.

They hiked off the mountain.

It was just past four in the afternoon. The group stopped at a farmhouse restaurant for a meal, then headed back.

Thanks to Andy, the task was a success. Spending the trip with him brought everyone closer. Janice teased, "Mr. Kelsinger, why not come back to the office? We'll even have Mr. Jackson give you a Best Partner award."

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