Chapter 2099

The sky was clear and blue.

After what felt like an eternity, the luxurious car finally came to a stop outside a private manor.

"We're here," Asher said, leaning over to unfasten Arnold's seatbelt. His strong, muscular frame enveloped Arnold, surrounding him in a cozy warmth, better than any heater.

Arnold blinked in surprise. "Why is it so quiet? Did we come to the wrong place?"

He was an incredibly sharp person, but in front of his lover, his mind would slow down, leaving him utterly smitten and easily swayed.

"No, we're just early. Let's go." Asher got out of the car first, then went around to open the door for Arnold, causing Arnold to chuckle softly.

Arnold squinted his long, narrow eyes at Asher. "Why are you being so attentive, hmm? You know the old saying that when someone is overly attentive without reason, they're either up to no good or plotting something, Mr. Thompson."

Asher took Arnold's hand, pulling him out of the car. With a sudden tug, he drew Arnold close until their bodies were pressed tightly together, as if trying to merge into one.

a little

burning as he softly murmured, "It's not that... It's just that, for as long as I can remember, I've always been the one getting played in relationships. Now that someone is treating me so well, I'm overjoyed and so blessed. But sometimes... It all feels a little too good to be

waist trembled slightly,

Asher had already sent people to Meridan to thoroughly investigate everything about Arnold. It was not out of a lack of trust; he just

discovered surprised him—this man, who seemed so experienced and like a playboy, was actually the one who got hurt

had been cheated out of money, lied to by

always chasing after it. Despite being wounded to the core time and again, Arnold would pick himself up and dive wholeheartedly into the next relationship. However, Arnold was a proud and strong-willed individual who cared

care and over time, this facade became his persona as a

himself. 'Was I only attracted to Arnold because

by Arnold's unwavering determination and his profound, passionate longing

Instead, he had faith that he could make it flourish with

you're too kind to me," Arnold said, lifting his handsome face with a hint of concern

his eyes. "You should hold back a bit, or else

will listen to you about anything," Asher replied, his dark eyes filled with

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