Sweetheart, Do You Still Love Me

Chapter 481 Cajole

She met a young man back when her life was in turmoil, and that lad left a deep impression on her. No matter how much time had passed, she could never forget him.

Max noticed her eyes. They were gleaming, and he had conflicting emotions. At first, he thought she hated him or at least harbored a strong dislike, but when she showed up all smiling, Max tossed his worries behind him. "Thank you. You'll still remain the best woman I've ever met." We used to be in love.

That brings the conversation to a close. Yelena stood up, ready to leave. "May you keep shining bright for the rest of your life."

"You too."

That lifted a weight off Yelena's shoulder. She heaved a sigh of relief and was about to leave.

"Oh. If he does treat you badly, come to me. I'll always welcome you."

"Oh, he won't ever treat me badly," said Yelena. There was a hint of pride in her voice, the kind of pride only a woman loved by someone could have.

"Good. Just kidding."

Yelena came back to the lounge, where Hank was waiting for her. The light shone on him, dragging out a long shadow on the ground.

Slowly, Yelena approached Hank, and Hank smiled. "Done?" Good. That clingy Max isn't here. His frown went away.

"Yes." She didn't elaborate lest it upset Hank.

"I'll take you home then." Hank held her hand.

Hank bent over, and Yelena felt a little

is it?"

just think you look good tonight."

getting late.

leave." Hank was a little upset that she wouldn't stop pushing him away. Why is she so scared of me? I won't

is a

pushing her to say something

glare, but he didn't really see it as a

me, or we're not leaving."

so unreasonable." Yelena mustered up her strength to push him away,

unreasonable?" Hank suddenly didn't want to tease her anymore, or she might just cry. "Alright, you're off the hook." He stood back up so she could take a breather. "Get in. I'll take you home."

got in the car, but for some reason, she felt a little disappointed. Because nothing happened? No, what am I thinking?

her weird movement, Hank was amused. "What are

head. Yelena wanted to run away.

on the brakes, his smile wiped off. Taken by surprise, Yelena almost

did you stop all

same room as me?" Hank thought her trying to run was because of the talk she had with Max, and he felt depressed. "What did he

told me to be happy and made some small talk," Yelena said

"That's it?"

took a quick look at him before starting at

her face says to stay away from me. Hank was upset about

window. "I'm not trying to run.

I thought. "Why are you uneasy?" he muttered, trying to weasel the answer out