Chapter 247

After several years of companionship, Colin knew my ostrich–like tendencies all too well. He must have devised his own unique set of strategies to deal with them.

This direct action of pulling me out of my nest was one of the simplest yet most effective among them.

“Yes, I like them.” I took the flowers and buried my face in them. I took a deep inhale of the delicate natural fragrance as I felt my face flush.

I was being pursued. There was nothing to be ashamed of, so why was I acting like this?

It seemed that I was indeed that helpless.

When Colin was distant, I felt a profound sadness.

When he was near, I dared not face him.

I knew I was totally screwed.

Colin cheerfully suggested with his eyes twinkling like stars, “Let’s go to your favorite ravioli shop.”

Ignoring my struggles and oblivious to the onlookers, he firmly took my hand. He led me to the passenger seat of his car, and I got in.

my head down all the while, too embarrassed to look at the onlookers

a little too early to hold hands since I

one sentence could fundamentally change

learned that no matter

better to sit down and talk things out calmly than to rely on arrogant

to be honest, quite unfair

guilty, I couldn’t face him properly. The more I thought about it, the harder it was to lift my head, especially

contrary, he enjoyed my awkwardness. He started the car, the smile on his lips seemingly

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lap. I was thinking about opening the window to cool my flushed face when Colin unexpectedly leaned over

without warning. I panicked, closing my

kiss me? Weren’t

girlfriend yet. A kiss would be ahead of our

him half–heartedly, or bite him if he tried to

found in romance novels left me wondering

I heard a click followed by

find him teasingly looking

was just fastening my seatbelt. I had thought

quickly pinched my cheek before sitting back in

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