Noticing Reese's agitation and frustration, Lukas realized that his earlier

questioning might have come off as interrogation. Quickly, he moved closer to her and wrapped his arms around her, securing her around the waist.

Reese struggled angrily for a moment, then huffed and turned her head to avoid Lukas.

Lukas held her with an air of helplessness, gently pressing her head against his chest as he rested his chin on her forehead.

He tried to clarify, "I just asked casually without any deeper intention. You've already told me that you like me, so there's no need to worry about others."

Reese shot an irritated look at Lukas, her eyes blazing with intensity. "You should know that I used to have a close friendship with this senior. However, our relationship gradually faded when he went abroad. Currently, we're just friends. When we're together, you have to trust me. It's fine if others doubt me, but if you don't trust me, then we shouldn't be together!

Lukas' face darkened and he reached out to playfully pinch her ears. He warned, "Don't ever say that again. No matter what happens, I don't want to hear you say it in the future. When I'm with you, I trust you completely and we will never part. Do you understand?"

to predict the road ahead. But Lukas' serious tone and his commitment were determined, and she didn't want

her hair and

embarrassed but complained, "I'm not a child and you

around me. You don't have to be self-conscious. You can be my

endearing words left Reese half-blushing, half-embarrassed. She bit her lip and

with her hair and replied, "I

to compliment her, "Baby, you are so

and protested, "Enough of

and reluctantly let her go, "Okay, but I won't tease you

then said firmly,

"Are you sure you don't want to

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