Chapter 279

Fortunately, Soren didn’t push me any further and smoothly changed the subject instead. “Any plans for New Year’s? Soleil and some friends are organizing a countdown Interested in joining?”

New Year’s?

I turned to look at him, suddenly realizing it was only two days away.

My, my… Time really did fly.

“I haven’t thought about it yet. I’ve been busy with work, and it’s already piling up because of my leg injury.

“My legs are finally healed enough for me to return to work tomorrow, so I was planning to put in some overtime.

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“It’s just New Year’s–we can always head over after you’re done. Haven’t you always told me to make time to rest and balance work with life, no matter how busy I get?”

Soren was persistent, clearly not giving me any room to refuse.

I made one last attempt to resist. “I don’t think being in a crowded place is a good idea since my legs still aren’t fully healed.”

“Don’t worry. No one will bump into you with me there. Or are you just reluctant to be seen with me in public? Afraid people will find out about us?” Soren inquired.

be afraid when there’s nothing between

voice held conviction, it was

It’s just a New Year’s

swear his eyes sparkled like he’d just cast a

glance and swallowed, unsure how

something was going to

met your family and friends,” he said, drawing out his words with

my eyes. “I’ve met your family and friends too. Richard, for example.”

“Exactly. Which means there’s nothing left to hide. So what are you still

right. Our families and friends already knew something was going en between us, so avoiding

join you if I’m not too busy with work,” I finally conceded.

at my apartment building, Soren was about to get out of the car to walk me upstairs, but

legs are fine now. I can get up

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up, it would be just the

just a little harder, I’d completely surrender

seemed to pick up on my hesitation, the nervousness

off the hook. “Alright then. Let me know once you’re home, okay?”

and slowly headed

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