Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Chapter 84

Zachary was speechless. He refused to budge from a stare-down before saying faintly, “It’s late.Get some early rest. Don’t fall asleep here again.It’s chilly at night.You’ll feel the pain when you catch a cold.” Zachary then turned on his heel and left.

Soon, Serenity picked up on his door closing and locking.

Serenity murmured with glee, “Who is he trying to keep out by locking the door?”

It was her who Zachary was trying to keep out! Back in his room, Zachary went straight to the bathroom, but not for a bath.

He stood in front of the mirror and stared at his reflection.

Judging by the faint blush, he did turn red on the face.

Lifting his hand, he traced his facial lines and rubbed the spot Serenity touched while searching for the tingles he got back when her fingers ran along his face.

He turned on the tap and washed his face.

Thinking back on his reaction, Zachary smiled and mumbled to himself, “I’ve never let anyone touch my face for as long as I can remember.”

, his stern and aloof personality

for young women to approach

no chance anyone could throw themselves at him or take

, Zachary dropped the ball on that

the innocence

not like he could do anything to her after she violated

response was ridiculed

took his time

his bedroom door and put his foot forward

if he were to

Zachary confidently took strides out of the room after he put on his dressing

the balcony to check

he might catch her

expected, the girl had

he told her not to

to the swing, the seat jerked

Is it morning already?” Staring into her bleary eyes, Zachary

are.You could’ve told me you wanted to feed the mosquitos and I would’ve moved your bed to the greenery.”be mean, but behind all that tough exterior is a softie.” Zachary was