Chapter 0565

Nina

"Hey."

Enzo's voice caught me off guard. I had been sitting on the hotel bed, staring at nothing in particular on my phone. He must have slipped into the room at some point, but I didn't hear the door open. I glanced up and shot him a cold look.

"What do you want?" I asked, my voice coming out a little harsher than I intended.

Enzo sighed and made his way over to me. He sat down on the edge of the bed, his hand finding mine. I stiffened, but didn't pull away.

"Let me explain," he said gently, his brown eyes searching mine for approval.

I almost considered telling him off again, but I knew that I couldn't. Instead, I nodded hesitantly, allowing myself to hear him out. He took a deep breath before he spoke.

that I just wished we had had more time to date each other like a young couple, that's all. You know, go to the movies,

but realized that he was right. We hadn't had a chance to do any of those things; we were too focused on staying alive. And now, we were focused on our careers

he continued, his hand never leaving

"Promise?" I murmured.

mine,

look in Enzo's eyes softened me, and I found myself moving closer, wrapping my arms around his neck. He hugged me back instantly, his arms warm and

have time, you know,"

right. So let's make the most of it,

nodded. "Okay. No more

couldn't find the same peace. Although we had talked it out, the remnants of our argument still lingered

me wondering... how much more of

and wrapped a hotel robe around my shoulders. The room felt claustrophobic, suffocating, as

something to clear my

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