"Let's go. It's best not to pay them any mind."
Laurel chuckled, charmed by him trying to protect her despite the difference in strength. They walked on until Laurel spotted a flower vendor.
"Hold on," she said, breaking away from him to hurry over to the vendor. The old woman gave her a yellow rose with a smile for a coin.
She thanked her and went back to Eden.
She offered him the rose and he seemed surprised.
"What is this?"
"A proper thank you for speaking up for me and Sarah yesterday... and helping us find a good inn."
He smiled at her, "It's the first time l've received flowers from a gir!"
Laurel gasped, "How is that possible? You are a very handsome man!"
"It's true. It's my first time receiving flowers from such a beautiful woman's hand." He sighed dreamily.
"I will cherish it....Can you help me pin this flower on my collar?"
