All of a sudden, their relationship was like back when they first started. It was transactional and they only took what they needed from each other. It was as though the past was just a dream.

No, it was more uncomfortable than before. Now he stopped caring once they were out of bed.

The sudden reversal confused Carolien.

Was it because the difference was too large? Was he tired of her and wanted to end it? But it didn't seem so since he was still torturing her in bed! She could clearly feel that he still liked her, even if it was just lust for her body!

Thinking of this, Carolien couldn't stand it anymore. She was already used to him caring for her and when he withdrew without a warning, it was really hard for her to get used to it!

She increased the strength in her arm a little. Carolien was a little annoyed. Thinking of something, she said patiently, "It seems that you haven't called me 'Gracie' for a long time. Are you tired of it?"

If he was tired of her, he should end it soon and stop stringing her along. She didn't want to be in such a situation, which made her hopeful.

Suddenly, as if he was pricked by a needle, Elijah's face darkened as he turned around. He nearly pushed Carolien down with his body. She took a few steps back and her body trembled. She raised her eyes and met his terrifying gaze. A cold shiver swept through her entire body.

Why did he have such a big reaction?

Had she said something that she should not?

She had never seen such a terrifying look in his eyes!

So, did "Gracie" become someone else?

This thought suddenly came to her mind. Because Gracie was only a nickname that he would use in bed, so Carolien said it without thinking.

What she didn't know was that what he feared the most right now was someone mentioning the name "Gracie", especially from her!

Therefore, at that moment, Elijah's body stiffened even more. He was shocked. From the moment he was haunted by nightmares, he knew that he had dug a big hole for himself.

At first, he touched her because he was seduced by her and fell into her trap, so he couldn't calm down. In his mind, he didn't like a woman like her, but he couldn't resist her charm. So on the one hand, he couldn't bear to part with her, and on the other hand, he felt guilty. Especially when he was in that kind of situation, he felt that his persistence was like a joke. Every time he touched her, it was a slap to his face. His contradictory thoughts tortured him. Whether he was deceiving himself or choosing to be an ostrich, it was enough if he was comfortable with it. So he came up with such a method.

And it turned out that this was indeed useful!

Later, when he was calm, he forgot about it. Until Kim Mi-chi appeared, he suddenly realized what was in his heart. But everything changed.

Elijah knew that Gracie was the past that he could not leave behind. But now, Carolien had occupied his heart. Therefore, ever since he started getting nightmares, he was afraid to sleep beside her, afraid that he would say something he shouldn't say in his sleep.

He was afraid of losing her. He did not dare to tell her everything!

To Elijah, the most important thing right now was to resolve the knot in his heart and get rid of his nightmare. Otherwise, even if she didn't get angry when she found out, it would break their relationship sooner or later.

Therefore, he had been in a hurry to help Kim Mi-chi out of her company. Other than because she was the kidney donor, he also hoped that if he helped her, he could get rid of the knot in his heart.

In short, as long as he still had the nightmare, he could not spend the night with her.

Faced with shock and terror in her eyes, Elijah clenched his fists. He took a step forward while Carolien instinctively took another step backwards. When she bumped into the corner of the bed, she almost tripped over.

Seeing this, Elijah stopped in his tracks and his expression became even uglier. In the next second, he took a few big strides forward and reached out his hand to hold her tightly in his arms.

so afraid of me? I

held her tightly in her arms. Before Carolien could

"Caro, let's get married!"

"Ah?"

suddenly pushed him away. Her mouth was wide open in

"When I am finished with what I have on hand,

of negotiation at all. Carolien was confused. But when he said this again, she felt that he said this to cover up his emotions, avoid problems and to comfort

answer her question

no ring, no

Carolien pursed her lips and remained silent for

too much about it. I have a lot of things to do recently. I

face turned red. Carolien raised her hand and pinched him. "What

knew how to change the

she shouldn't have. She did not know where to look. The next

wild! I don't have any other

be there? Can you come back

moment, he didn't come to

there anything special next week? He wasn't sure

through his mind, but he saw that Carolien stopped smiling. "What's wrong?"

Saturday. You promised to accompany me on my

a

wish when they were still together, Carolien attached great importance to it. She just wanted to have

she

it, but he

I've already prepared

not catch up with your words just now." Why was she so

today?

patted her back as if he was coaxing a child. He thought to himself that he could not use

not sincere gifts from him, so they

through his mind. Elijah kissed her

will

pack,

you, okay? If I can come back, I will definitely come back.

you

her head, Carolien puffed up her cheeks and said,

"That's more like it!"

would at least accompany her to eat a cake and sing a birthday

"You..."

rest. I still have to go back and pack up! Wait for me obediently,

end, Elijah left. Carolien

long time before coming back to her senses. It was only then

ver

At this moment, the word "wedding" had a huge impact on her. She couldn't help but

he have

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