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.”

man’s lips moved closer to hers, creating an

what sounded like people fighting behind her. Eliana

“Do not budge.”

her head to prevent

is

looks like… Something is

in dread as she heard that. “What if… It’s a

Maurice nodded in earnest.

matter of fact, Maurice intentionally misled her. His

now? Will we

voice trembled as

mistake on her part. She had really experienced a

won’t see anything because I’ll put

Eliana nodded frantically.

from laughing and

Preston’s presence, Eliana felt inexplicably secure even with

the alley, holding Eliana’s hand, to a street

on him, Maurice found himself wishing the

had walked for a considerable amount of time, the sounds

we out of

Maurice remained mute.

dismay, they had arrived at the bus stop when

behind her

did you intentionally mess with

met someone as timid as you are! What made you feel the need to stroll

true, I’m mousy. Now, why follow

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

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