Chapter 223 Elian's expression right now was downright comical.

"If you keep acting like a stud, it won't just be half of your face next time," Miranda warned him.

"And what exactly counts as not acting like a stud?" he asked earnestly.

Miranda paused. Did he have to act like that?

"What if you become my girlfriend?"

Miranda was momentarily taken aback. "No romance."

Miranda fixed her gaze on Elian. "Elian, I think it's better if we clear things up."

With his half swollen face, Elian straightened up, listening intently.

"I know you have feelings for me. I'm not sure what your intentions are, but honestly, I don't dislike you. However, that doesn't mean I'm okay with some kind of secretive fling. People have emotional and physical needs. If you're just looking for something casual, I can go along with that, but we need to be clear."

she could finish,

eyes fixed on hers. "My interest in you

how much I care about you. It has long surpassed any physical desire. I'm not looking to play around, and you shouldn't

of jealousy, I want to be close to you.

brushstroke on a blank canvas, growing more intense

She hadn't expected to hear such words from

word was so sincere. He was terrified of being misunderstood, equally

Elian were just at the level of mild affection - she didn't dislike

She hadn't considered anything

she chalked it up to human nature and the

She treated it as Elian just being Elian.

never harbored any feelings beyond

different about Elian that she hadn't expected. And that difference made her

unease stemmed from Elian's earnest and sincere words. Miranda fell silent for a moment.

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