Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 1234

Blake couldn't really grasp the depth of their troubles, but by looking at Rosalie's face and listening to her, he got the gist of it. He looked surprised but then offered kindly, "Don't worry, I'll take care of the bills."

Although it seemed like an old-fashioned trope, Rosalie felt a bit relieved. "Thanks, but I don't need that," she replied with an eye roll.

Blake noticed Rosalie wasn't as standoffish as when they first met, showing more personality with actions like rolling her eyes. He might have been smitten, thinking she looked pretty adorable doing that.

"I guess I'm stuck living here now," Blake said, sitting up straight like a good student. "I could pay you rent every month."

Rosalie felt even more distraught. "Every month? I'd rather this be over quickly so you can leave."

Blake shook his head. "Doesn't seem like that's going to happen. Looks like this is going to go on for some time.'

Rosalie was stunned.

was forced to live with him under one

Sleeping all day and playing video games

gaming, especially the keyboard clicking, kept her awake since the walls weren't soundproof. That's why she woke up looking tired

confronted him. "What are you doing?" she demanded, on

in his pajamas, looking frustrated and angry at his computer. Seeing him like that, Rosalie realized he might have a temper and was only acting nice

anger quickly switching to an innocent look. "Why are you still up so late? Did I

melted away at his behavior, and she just sighed. "Please, keep it down. And stop gaming all

"Are you worried

home.

go to sleep soon then.' He turned off

he complied so quickly. As she was about to leave, he spoke up. "But I