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

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

at him, and he met my gaze with

out, no matter how

I bit his earlobe. He didn't expect that, and honestly, I didn't expect myself to do

joke. I'm even willing to give him my virginity

now." He let go of my hands and

fists as the intensity of his stare pierced through my chest. That's when the confidence I had earlier started to fade. I

sure why I had the

for the complete experience all for free.

supposed to look at me because I called him, but he didn't. Instead, he bowed his head, as if he couldn't

you. You've hurt me with your words and actions, but I endured it. I'm not used to suffering and being in pain, yet

"What do I need to do for you to believe

mid-sentence, biting my lower

started pouring as I

it was all a misunderstanding, but I

more painful than what your mother 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 girls I fucked with, even though I've been showing you

as he pulled me, hailed a taxi, pushed me inside,

I stammered to the driver, who immediately nodded and started

and I don't even know

months would pass, and the final exams were over. Mom was already

at the house, living his life as if nothing unusual had happened. I will never stop admiring his guts.

expenses were paid by Ash, and the debt to that old woman was settled. He even gave us a penalty fee for what

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to ask Ash to forgive her. I never imagined someone with such high pride like hers would kneel in

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