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.

forced to live

with Blake's habits at first. Sleeping all day and playing video games at night just didn't

late-night gaming, especially the keyboard clicking, kept her awake since the walls weren't soundproof.

him. "What are you doing?" she demanded, on the brink of

in his pajamas, looking frustrated and angry at his computer. Seeing him like that, Rosalie realized he might have

innocent look. "Why are you still

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

"Are you worried

home. It'll be tough to

go to sleep soon then.' He turned

didn't push further since he complied so quickly. As she was