“Don’t worry, I’ve got your back,” Robin hurried to reassure her.

Diana rushed to him, clinging helplessly, “Robin, thank goodness you’re here. What if he barged in—”

“He won’t, remember never to open the door so easily,” Robin soothed her.

Fresh from a shower, the girl wore only a thin nightgown, her warmth and softness pressing against him. Robin’s body tensed, his heartbeat quickening.

His relationship with Sophia had never gone beyond ki*sing. First off, he’d poured all his energy into the company, showing little interest in romantic affairs. Second, Sophia had always been the one pursuing him. Aware of her deep affection, he felt no rush to escalate their intimacy to solidify their relationship. Moreover, he believed that men who used physicality to anchor a relationship were lowlifes, and he had no intention of stooping to that level.

But now, holding Diana, he felt a stir of emotion.

He immediately pushed Diana away, his gaze flickering as he feigned nonchalance, “Don’t worry, if he dares to come back, we’ll call the cops and report him for harassment.”

Diana nodded hesitantly, “Robin, could you stay tonight?”

“What?” Robin was taken aback.

me wrong, you can take the bedroom, and I’ll sleep

I should call a female colleague from

Diana looked down, her voice soft, “Never mind, you should go

moment before speaking in a calm tone, “Alright, I’ll stay. I’ll take the couch,

let you sleep on the

not argue. If you want me to stay, then you better head to bed.

with grateful, shimmering eyes, biting her lip, “I really appreciate it, Robin. If Sophia gets the wrong idea, I’ll explain

We’ve got nothing to hide,” Robin dismissed the concern. “You

grab you a blanket,” Diana’s tears turned to laughter as she headed to the

and he

a social engagement that evening, but he was distracted throughout

and images of Sophia lying in bed flooded

phone in hand, hesitating for a long time before

needed to know if she was feeling any

point of disconnecting before she picked up, Sophia’s frail voice coming through,

instantly, “You’ve got a

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