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Zane’s voice was deep and magnetic. After speaking, he turned and headed towards the door, a slight smile playing at his lips.

Elysia was still sitting on the counter, staring after him in a daze. He had just said not to rush, that he would slowly ask her for something later.

She had no idea what he wanted, but just hearing his words gave her an unusual feeling. She thought, ‘Oh well, when that day comes, I’ll naturally find out what he wants.

Having figured it out, Elysia propped her hands on the counter and leaned forward, about to jump down when she paused, suddenly remembering something.

She thought, Who exactly put me up here in the first place?‘ Her mind conjured up an image of Zane’s handsome face, still smiling.

She pursed her lips, internally grumbling, ‘He put me up here and just left? He should at least put me back down the way he lifted me up.’

When she stepped out of the kitchen, Zane was sprawled on the sofa, a book in one hand, legs crossed languidly.

He exuded a kind of scholarly rogue charm that Elysia hadn’t seen before. She leaned against the doorway, carefully examining his striking profile.

Suddenly, Zane spoke up, “Enjoying the view?”

“Not enough,” Elysia blurted out instinctively. The moment the words left her mouth, she felt a tinge of regret. “No, I mean…”

Zane glanced up at her with a smile. “If it’s not enough, why not come closer and take a longer look?”

Elysia had a strong suspicion that he was teasing her. Her cheeks flushed red, and she pouted, walking over to him huffily. She said, “As if! Someone left me on the kitchen counter and didn’t bother to bring me down. And here you are hiding and reading a book.”

She said this as she plopped herself onto the sofa, arms crossed and still looking obviously annoyed.

“How do you want me to make it up to you?” Zane asked, unable to hold back his smile as he looked at her puffed–up

cheeks.

to Elysia, his voice dropping

whiff of the minty scent from him, her heart beating faster and faster. She pushed him away, flustered. “Who wants to rehearse with

replied

have the mood to banter at a time like this?‘ She stood up, intent on escaping this

Zane

“Home,” Elysia replied.

straight for the door.

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back door, and was about to get in when

into the back seat. As she reached to shut the door, Zane’s hand blocked it. She couldn’t pull it closed and eventually crossed her arms over

asked again, “You really don’t want

Elysia answered stubbornly. She expected that Zane would give up, but instead,

trying to break free with her movements, but Zane’s grip

a captivating smile, he murmured in a low, enticing voice, “Only you can sit in my co–pilot

Glancing at Elysia with

in closer, making Elysia freeze on the spot. “W–What

Zane couldn’t help but tease her a bit more.

heart raced. Then, Zane raised his hand

did you think I was going to do? Elysia, what goes on in that little head of yours?” he chuckled as he buckled her

“Elysia, you’re moving in tomorrow. No more running

froze, thinking, Tomorrow? Does that mean we’ll be seeing each other every day?‘ She shook her head. ‘No way, once I find a new place, I’m moving out. Then I won’t have to deal with this troublemaker

asked, noticing her shaking her head.

I find a new place, I’m moving out.”

you really like it. Take your time, no rush.” He paused before adding softly, “Actually, I’d prefer if you stayed

am I supposed to answer this? Agreeing or outright rejecting both seem wrong. As the car drove through the bustling streets,

blending with the dim lights. Phoebe sat on the steps, staring at the

wondered, ‘When will Elysia come back?‘ She missed Elysia a lot and

room, her eyes lit up with an idea. She thought, ‘Maybe I should drag her out for

that her idea was pretty good, Phoebe got up and walked towards the storage room. When Zoe saw her, her head away, clearly not