At that moment, my heart pounded wildly. I was naturally aware of Yuval’s intentions, and I should be happy upon hearing his declaration of sorts. Yet, for some reason, I didn’t feel happy at all.

“I know. And thank you for choosing to believe in me.”

 

He was a smart man, so I was certain that he would definitely be able to surmise that my relationship with Michael wasn’t as simple as that of a superior and subordinate when I had said as much.

Nonetheless, he was very considerate of me and said nary a word despite having surmised it. If it were any other man, it would likely have been a source of contention.

Subsequently, I turned to gaze out the window at the scenery outside. My heart and mind were presently flooded with images and thoughts of Michael. When we had an illicit relationship, I was determined to avoid him. But now that we were truly nothing to each other anymore, I felt empty, as though I had lost something important.

 

After having dinner with Yuval, he proposed going shopping. However, I was in low spirits just after ending things with Michael today, so I declined.

Since things had ended between me and Michael, I didn’t go back to Birchwood. After all, I naturally couldn’t continue staying in his house now that we no longer had anything to do with each other. Instead, I went to Natalie’s house.

Yuval brought the car to a stop in front of Natalie’s community gate, and I opened the car door to alight from the car.

 

“Wait a moment, Anna…”

I had opened the door, but before I climbed out of the car, Yuval’s voice drifted over.

 

looked at him in puzzlement and queried softly, “Is something the

however, was slowly leaning toward me. Panicked, I instinctively wanted to dodge, but I kept reminding myself that I was aiming for marriage with him, so I definitely couldn’t evade

my clothes with both hands, I remained still. By then, he was already very close to me, our lips a mere inch away from

at his face anymore for fear that I inevitably would dodge. But after waiting for a long time, his

warmth on my forehead, my heart jolted. All

gaze turned evasive as awkwardness engulfed

home. Next time, I hope you won’t be

a faint smile on his elegant countenance, Yuval grasped my hands that were clutching the hem of my clothes.

doubt, he was a very perceptive person to notice that subtle tell of mine. Indeed, it was

to it, so he kissed me

truly a gentleman who never coerces me

to have

at Yuval with a frantic look in my eyes. For a moment, I didn’t know

my thoughts. I knew that I had to divert my attention if I wanted to be rid of Michael’s dominion over me. As long as my focus was on another man, I naturally wouldn’t

I swiftly leaned forward and planted a kiss

with a man. The feeling of kissing Yuval was wholly different from kissing Michael. While the warm sensation

did he finally snap back to his senses. A smile again blossomed on his face,

panic.

I was now overwhelmed with panic. My mind was filled with images

method when I think of him again. But I wonder what Yuval thinks of me. Would he now think that I’m a

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