Sitting in the car, Eugene glanced over with concern. "Are you sure Amy's boyfriend won't come looking for trouble?"

Sylvia shook her head. "He won't."

Eugene's brows drew together, his features sharp and sincere. "The guy just screams trouble. If he does try anything, you call me, alright?"

"What for?" Sylvia chuckled. "So you can come play hero and get in a fight? Is that your favorite pastime?"

"No!" Eugene protested immediately. "I hardly ever get into fights-actually, almost never! It just so happens both times you were there. I saw that guy pick up a chair, and I didn't even think I just reacted."

He really had no idea whether Harry was going after Sylvia or not, but even the slightest chance was enough. There was no way he'd let her get hurt.

Sylvia focused on the traffic ahead, her tone calm. "I can take care of myself. I know how to look after me."

Eugene's gaze lingered on her, warm and admiring. "How are you so amazing? You seem to know everything! You say you never went to school, but your handwriting is beautiful, you understand management, finance—"

"And you

more he discovered these little sparks of brilliance each one surprising him, drawing

eyes grew distant. She'd learned all

"Nothing special. People laugh at me for

at you when you're

pulled up outside SEA.Sun, Sylvia


get out right away. Instead, he turned to

you're not

tonight. Just... give us a shot. Maybe, with time, you'll find we could work."

eyes, bright and clear yet gentle, held his gaze for a moment. She blinked, and a

and energy on

just lets the mistake drag on We can see it so clearly from the outside. Why would I want to step

grow. But if

is right for me. If I don't try, I'll regret it for the rest of

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