Chapter 53: Ash’s Protection

"WHERE are we?" I asked while panting and sweating profusely.

My back was pressed against the wall as I tried to fan myself with both hands. I told myself I'd only talk to him for a minute, but how much time had passed since I left the hospital?

"I don't know, but I guess this is a safe place." Ash replied, staring at me. "Well, as long as you're with me, you'll always be safe."

"Thank you," I whispered as I tried to wipe the sweat from my forehead with my palm. "What?"

"I never expected to hear that," he said in disbelief, staring at me. "What a good girl."

Ash stepped closer and patted my head like I was a dog, causing me to frown and lightly slap his hand away.

But what he asked next shocked me.

"Do you want to play a game with me?" Ash asked, leaning forward as he caressed my chin.

I raised an eyebrow. "A game?"

"A love game..." He placed his lips on my ear, slightly licking my earlobe. "Whoever falls in love first, loses. If you're really confident that you won't fall for someone like me, then play the game with me." Ash bit my ear, and a pool of hits struck my body. "What can you say, Miss good girl? Are you in?"

"A game, huh..." I smirked, shaking my head. "Then you already lost. You claimed that you like me, right?"

"Well, you're right," Ash answered, chuckling. "Dang, why would I even participate in a losing game? I forgot that I'm already swayed by you."

I looked at him, and tons of questions filled my mind. To make sure that he really likes me... There's only one way to find out.

"What if... we have a one-night stand, Ash?" I asked boldly, taking the initiative.

demanded, gripping both of my hands tightly

still hadn't let go. His hands pressed into my sides, sometimes tightening painfully, but whenever he saw me wince, he

looked at him, and he

his face, but why would he push me away? We had almost done something before, but now he's acting like this? I can't figure him out, no matter how hard I try. "What's crazy about having sex with you, Ash?" I asked, trying to break free from his grip, but I failed. "You said

flinch as I bit his earlobe. He didn't expect that, and honestly, I didn't expect myself

joke. I'm

if it wasn't obvious, I'm telling you now." He let go of my hands and ran his fingers through his

as the intensity of his stare pierced through my chest. That's when the confidence I had earlier started to fade. I looked at him with a hint of worry as he continued to stare at me, trying

wasn't even sure why I had

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because I called him, but he didn't. Instead, he bowed his head,

he muttered in a sad tone. "I'm not used to chasing after someone, but I'm doing it for you. You've hurt me with your words and actions, but I endured it. I'm not

"What do I need to do for you to believe

was..." I stopped mid-sentence,

pouring as I

was about to say it was all a misunderstanding, but

said earlier?" he asked as he grabbed my arm and pulled me closer to him. "It's the fact that you still think you're like those other

last thing he said as he pulled me, hailed a taxi, pushed me inside, and left

please," I stammered to the

I don't

exams were over. Mom was already home and healthy

the house, living his life as if nothing unusual had happened. I

hospital expenses were paid by Ash, and the debt to that old woman was settled. He even gave us

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Ash to forgive her. I never imagined someone

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