Chapter 1498

Time seemed to freeze, neither of them shifting their gaze.

After what felt like an eternity, so long that Felicity started to feel a dull ache in her lower back, Miles finally spoke.

"What does it mean, not to settle?"

"It's the same question, Langston. Do you love me? Not the kind of love that comes from growing up together, where you protect me out of a sense of duty. I'm talking about romantic love." She knew all too well that she meant something to Miles.

He cared about her, would even risk everything to keep her safe!

But...

That wasn't love.

Clearly, Miles couldn't see the difference.

She forced a laugh, trying to lighten the mood. "Alright, you better get going. I can make my way back to the K&J Mansion on my own."

Felicity nudged him, but he didn't budge.

"I admit, I don't quite understand what you mean, but if you teach me, I can learn."

How

"Yeah."

Langston, I really don't

He finally stepped back.

tried to walk away, limping

lips formed a thin line as he followed her, supporting her slender

He had another option.

about what

didn't want to coerce her

It was disrespectful.

it could very

was no

you planning to elope? Watch out, Ms.

tried to break free and walk ahead on her

wouldn't let

as

how to bridge the gap, and she refused to

"Langston..."

"Explain it to me."

and looked up at him. "If you had visited me just once during my first year in Anglonia, you wouldn't even need to propose-I

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