Eliana closed her eyes, but the anticipated anguish did not manifest itself.

She was embraced very warmly instead.

Her face struck the muscular chest of a guy with force. The man’s clean and clear scent surged into her nostrils, putting her tense nerves more at peace.

Preston’s chest muscles were so robust.

Eliana’s thoughts were completely blank. She remained on Preston’s chest for a lengthy period of time, without moving at all.

“Is this woman dumb?” Maurice chuckled as he spoke.

Eliana felt humiliated as she raised her head.

Red all the way from head to toe, she resembled a cooked crab.

“Are you alright?” Maurice inquired caringly.

“Hmm… It’s a given that people will stumble. It doesn’t matter how things are.”

Eliana’s body tensed and her gaze remained fixated on the ground. Embarrassment was clearly visible on her face.

“Then explain to me; how is your face so red?” Maurice whispered in her ear as he dropped his head.

“The illumination is inadequate. Your eyes must be misinterpreting what they’re seeing.”

Eliana pulled away slightly and refused to acknowledge it.

“I possibly won’t buy that.”

pulse raced as the man’s lips moved closer to hers, creating an intimate ambiance in

people fighting behind her. Eliana had a nagging

“Do not budge.”

to prevent her

hell is happening?”

Something is

as she heard

Maurice nodded in earnest.

misled her. His

What now? Will

trembled

on her part. She had really

because I’ll put my hands over your

Eliana nodded frantically.

refrained from laughing and covered her

felt inexplicably secure even with her

carefully out of the alley, holding Eliana’s hand, to a

him, Maurice found himself wishing the alley was a

had walked for a considerable amount of time, the sounds

Are we

Maurice remained mute.

they had arrived at the bus stop when Eliana pulled

was behind her when she

intentionally mess with

you are! What made you feel the need to stroll

mousy. Now, why

Eliana stopped speaking. Yes, and how did Preston get himself

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255