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…

slowly said, “I think, Mr. Lamont

raised an eyebrow “Am I

seemed a bit confused, “I’ve only ever loved one person, never cheated,

took a sharp breath, gritted her teeth in secret, and forced out a smile, “Mr. Lamont isn’t a jerk, but it’s a

eyes darkened, “Whether she likes me or not, she might not even know

snorted, “Mr. Lamont, don’t be so arrogant.”

“I never fail to get what

you can try again

suddenly softened, “Would you like to give it a

choked up and

with the food, breaking the awkward silence in the

It’ll be ready soon!” Courtney

smile on her face, “No rush.”

helplessness, wondering when she would look at him like

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