Find Me In Your Labyrinth

It was only after Courtney had left that Estelle started to let her guard down.

In a situation where time had changed and people had moved on, encountering familiar faces can be one of the most intimidating experiences. They would always unintentionally bring up past events, which could be super awkward.

Jonathan poured her some water, “Did that make you uncomfortable?”

Estelle looked up, “No.”

She paused briefly before asking, “Where’s my gun?”

Jonathan frowned slightly, “You’re so attached to your gun, why haven’t you called to ask for it these past few days?”

Estelle didn’t answer.

“So,” Jonathan looked deeply into her eyes, “You actually feel secure about leaving your gun with me, don’t you?”

Estelle’s heart skipped a beat, understanding the implications of his words. The fact that she entrusted him with her most secretive and least-wanted-to-be-seen item without any concern suggested…

his gaze without hesitation and slowly said, “I think, Mr. Lamont isn’t that much of a jerk,

eyebrow “Am

loved one person, never cheated, never strayed. How am I a jerk?”

sharp breath, gritted her teeth in secret, and forced out a smile, “Mr. Lamont isn’t a jerk, but it’s a pity that the person you like

eyes darkened, “Whether she likes me or not, she might not even know herself. Even if she doesn’t, I’ll make her

don’t

“I never fail to get

can try again

“Would you like to give it a try

and couldn’t respond immediately.

came in with the food, breaking

be

smile on her face, “No rush.”

she would look at him like that again. For such a glance, he

started eating. Jonathan tried to keep her in a good mood, so he didn’t bring up the past. Instead, he